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GU09 JHO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,410 mi
Last recorded143,410 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 JHO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 143,410 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter,

Fail 7 Jun 2023 143,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked all down bottom edge and a majority up the screen, (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

TPM lamp on

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter,

Pass 26 May 2022 136,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 136,642 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low suspect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 119,245 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 114,133 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 114,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,755 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 109,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,904 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,612 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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GU09 JHO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU09 JHO, 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 GU09 JHO registered?

GU09 JHO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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