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GO07 AJR

2009 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,139 mi
Last recorded148,139 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO07 AJR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 148,139 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2024 147,015 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 146,202 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 143,104 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 141,139 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 138,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 134,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 131,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,543 miles

plastic cover under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,672 miles

Brake warning illuminated

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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GO07 AJR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GO07 AJR, 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.

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What year was GO07 AJR registered?

GO07 AJR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is GO07 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO07 AJR shows 14 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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