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7492 DN

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,875 mi
Last recorded87,875 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7492 DN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2025 95,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 82,030 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,515 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 77,513 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,724 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,385 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 73,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,448 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 71,445 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,293 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,260 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 58,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking / perished.. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 54,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,266 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 51,133 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,705 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 52,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,279 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 29,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 37,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,642 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 18,715 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread, cords not exposed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 18,715 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread, cords not exposed

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,372 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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7492 DN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 7492 DN, 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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7492 DN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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