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AD09 EFY

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,970 mi
Last recorded173,970 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 EFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 173,970 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 173,970 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 168,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 160,052 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 151,674 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,499 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

engine to clean to register

Pass 8 Nov 2019 112,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,294 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 89,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,821 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 75,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,823 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 68,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed second layer of rubber showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed second layer of rubber showing (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,482 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 55,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 42,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 31,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emission too clean to detect

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,530 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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AD09 EFY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD09 EFY, 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

How do I check the history of AD09 EFY?

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What year was AD09 EFY registered?

AD09 EFY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is AD09 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 EFY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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