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333 RTV

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,233 mi
Last recorded173,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 RTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 173,233 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 173,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 167,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 158,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 155,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 151,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 139,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,147 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,181 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,945 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,939 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,779 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 55,776 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,618 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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333 RTV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 333 RTV, 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 333 RTV registered?

333 RTV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is 333 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 333 RTV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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