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AD09 MAJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,580 mi
Last recorded226,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 MAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 226,580 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 216,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 205,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 193,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 180,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 172,872 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 167,580 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 167,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 162,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 155,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 124,816 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2014 105,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2014 105,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MAJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD09 MAJ, 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 AD09 MAJ registered?

AD09 MAJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is AD09 MAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 MAJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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