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398 LKN

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 LKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,107 miles

Nearside Mirror excessively tinted

Offside Rear Road wheel has been repaired

Fail 29 Jul 2025 135,106 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Mirror excessively tinted

Offside Rear Road wheel has been repaired

Pass 23 Jul 2024 131,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel has been repaired

Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,494 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,307 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,357 miles

slight damage to off side rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,798 miles

Both front tyres have splits on inner edges

n/s/r tyre split in outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,546 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,751 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 22,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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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398 LKN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 398 LKN, 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 398 LKN registered?

398 LKN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is 398 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 LKN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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