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GF09 EOW

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,725 mi
Last recorded115,725 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 EOW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 115,725 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 111,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,740 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 100,314 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorating. (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 75,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 21 May 2015 51,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2014 44,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,507 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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GF09 EOW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF09 EOW, 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 GF09 EOW registered?

GF09 EOW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is GF09 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 EOW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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