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AD09 FUU

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,703 mi
Last recorded183,703 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 183,703 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 183,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 272,677 miles

Under body tray fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2018 272,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under body tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 155,580 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 155,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 138,792 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 138,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 109,571 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,058 miles

slight oil leak

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2012 73,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

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 FUU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU?

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What year was AD09 FUU registered?

AD09 FUU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is AD09 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 FUU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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