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A4 UGD

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,175 mi
Last recorded150,175 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 UGD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 150,175 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 140,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 131,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 128,158 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2022 126,027 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,764 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 119,183 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 111,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,877 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 73,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S rear tyre has light damage to sidewall.

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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A4 UGD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 UGD, 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 A4 UGD registered?

A4 UGD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is A4 UGD safe to buy?

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