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HN09 VUW

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,111 mi
Last recorded131,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 VUW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 131,111 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 131,105 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 122,696 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,696 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,845 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 112,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,639 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 98,216 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 95,328 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,154 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,083 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,485 miles

both front tyre wearing low from inside and outside edges

both rear tyres wearing low from inner edges needs changing (ASAP)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,501 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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HN09 VUW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN09 VUW, 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 HN09 VUW registered?

HN09 VUW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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