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A22 DUS

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

185,935 mi
Last recorded185,935 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DUS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 185,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays + Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Pass 5 Feb 2025 172,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted restricting inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2025 172,770 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2024 160,598 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 146,863 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,359 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,631 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,313 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 78,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking 245 40 18

Offside Front tyre tread cracking 245 40 18

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 55,906 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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A22 DUS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A22 DUS, 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 A22 DUS registered?

A22 DUS is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is A22 DUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 DUS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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