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8 DJJ

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,219 mi
Last recorded91,219 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 DJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 91,219 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,954 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 117,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2020 69,886 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2020 69,883 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2019 65,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3 mill of tread 245 40 18

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,389 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 37,948 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,222 miles

Nearside Rear 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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8 DJJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 8 DJJ, 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 8 DJJ registered?

8 DJJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is 8 DJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 DJJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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