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GU09 UGW

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,317 mi
Last recorded81,317 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,071 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 52,071 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 52,070 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 51,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,202 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,659 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 34,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 16,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 13,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 13,072 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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GU09 UGW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

GU09 UGW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is GU09 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 UGW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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