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GC02 TON

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,993 mi
Last recorded165,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC02 TON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 165,993 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2025 162,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2024 158,485 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2023 154,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2022 149,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 144,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 139,889 miles

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

Fail 8 Jul 2020 139,889 miles

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a large lump out of side wall.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 11 Jul 2019 131,037 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a large lump out of side wall.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald right on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,448 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 85,410 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,738 miles

wipers smear

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,890 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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GC02 TON is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GC02 TON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GC02 TON registered?

GC02 TON is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is GC02 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC02 TON shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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