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GV09 VKH

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,983 mi
Last recorded195,983 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 195,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 191,043 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 181,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 160,096 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Brake pad warning wire is detached from front brake pads.

Emissions too clean to record a reading.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 159,719 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad warning light on.

Brake pad warning wire is detached from front brake pads.

Emissions too clean to record a reading.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 159,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 128,093 miles

under trays fitted under vehicle and over engine bay

Fail 7 Sep 2016 128,093 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted under vehicle and over engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,545 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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 VKH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV09 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

GV09 VKH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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