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BW09 WJW

2022 BMW 520

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,875 mi
Last recorded59,875 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW09 WJW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2022
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,875 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 197,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to open bonnet - OS latch inoperative

Pass 17 Jun 2025 46,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 46,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 190,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 183,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 183,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 174,271 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 164,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tyays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 158,112 miles

engine covers and undetrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 148,211 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,074 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,126 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 119,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,263 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 83,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,628 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 65,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,934 miles

n/s/f Tyre Worn out inner Edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,721 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 34,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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BW09 WJW is a 2022 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BW09 WJW, 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 4 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BW09 WJW is a 2022 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2022.

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The MOT history for BW09 WJW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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