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2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,247 mi
Last recorded154,247 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 US
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 154,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 149,894 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 144,984 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 138,366 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 138,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,450 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 124,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,684 miles

slight play in front joints

Pass 23 Feb 2019 111,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,012 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 99,431 miles

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

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,431 miles

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

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,507 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 90,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,642 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 74,617 miles

EMISSION CLEAR

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,808 miles

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

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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26 US is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 26 US, 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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26 US is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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