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2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 122,063 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 121,961 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 110,420 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 110,393 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 99,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Fail 3 Dec 2021 94,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,132 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 85,106 miles

Front Position lamp not working both ns/os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,315 miles

engine covers & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 8 Dec 2018 79,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,772 miles

plastic covers on sills & engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,905 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,818 miles

advise offside rear tyre for wear 225/50/R17 94H RF

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 53,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,849 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 28,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GP53 GAP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP53 GAP, 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 GP53 GAP registered?

GP53 GAP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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