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AB09 EJB

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 EJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,258 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,966 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,042 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))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 54,012 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 245/40 R18 93Y Goodyear Eagle RUNFLAT

Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 245/40 R18 93Y Goodyear Eagle RUNFLAT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,432 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 35,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,952 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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AB09 EJB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AB09 EJB, 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 AB09 EJB registered?

AB09 EJB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is AB09 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB09 EJB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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