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A19 MPF

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,433 mi
Last recorded156,433 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MPF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 156,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 148,346 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2023 142,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,217 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2021 128,951 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,479 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 122,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,031 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 116,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 156,411 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,355 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/F tyre tread perished

O/S/F tyre tread perished and cut to sidewall

Small cut to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2015 122,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,422 miles

emissions trigger point not met

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

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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A19 MPF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A19 MPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 MPF registered?

A19 MPF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is A19 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 MPF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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