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GV09 HTA

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,409 mi
Last recorded161,409 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 HTA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 161,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,638 miles

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

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

Rear diff has slight seepage of oil

Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,504 miles

Rear diff has slight seepage of oil

Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,548 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,548 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,025 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on all pads above 1.5mm limit

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire adrift

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner about to separate advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire adrift

Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,825 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 94,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor damage on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,682 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 46,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV09 HTA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV09 HTA, 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 GV09 HTA registered?

GV09 HTA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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