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AE09 OND

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 OND
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 135,244 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 135,243 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 128,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 114,720 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2023 98,257 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 97,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 6,558 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 10 Jun 2019 58,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,583 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 19,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,090 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,313 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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AE09 OND is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AE09 OND, 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 AE09 OND registered?

AE09 OND is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2009.

Is AE09 OND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 OND shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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