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GU09 SXO

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,855 mi
Last recorded162,855 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 162,855 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 162,855 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,184 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 138,438 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 138,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 109,427 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,768 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,286 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,084 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,607 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 34,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre wearing low on edge & sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre wearing low on edge & sidewall damaged

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SXO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

GU09 SXO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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