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AA04 MRA

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,242 mi
Last recorded163,242 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 MRA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 163,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 157,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 152,586 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 1 Dec 2022 148,129 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,781 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,921 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 113,648 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,952 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,171 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AA04 MRA 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 AA04 MRA, 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 AA04 MRA registered?

AA04 MRA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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