BMW 520 GU09UGW has 20 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 520 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 72,536 miles 12 months ago on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 14:21.

The current MOT will expire in 1 week on Friday 3rd July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

GU09UGW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD JULY 202672,536 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 20243RD JULY 202562,789 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20233RD JULY 202452,071 MI
FAILED4TH JULY 202352,071 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
FAILED21ST JUNE 202352,070 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED18TH MAY 202217TH MAY 202351,798 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH JUNE 202129TH JUNE 202251,113 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 202019TH MARCH 202147,793 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 201919TH MARCH 202044,202 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 201819TH MARCH 201940,218 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201719TH MARCH 201834,659 MI
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 201734,658 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201619TH MARCH 201729,837 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 201629,837 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
PASSED20TH MARCH 201519TH MARCH 201625,795 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED19TH MARCH 201418TH MARCH 201520,284 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED15TH APRIL 20139TH MAY 201416,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED15TH APRIL 201316,181 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH MAY 20129TH MAY 201313,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
FAILED9TH MAY 201213,072 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU09UGW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

GU09UGW MOT Comments

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GU09UGW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 72,536 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,534 miles

GU09UGW FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration GU09UGW was manufactured on Saturday 14th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 72,536 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,534 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU09UGW has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 19 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does GU09UGW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 GU09UGW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU09UGW Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 GU09UGW does have Tax. Read more

When does GU09UGW Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU09UGW will expire in 7 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GU09UGW MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU09UGW will expire in 1 week on Friday 3rd July 2026. Read more

When did GU09UGW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU09UGW was on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 14:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU09UGW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GU09UGW we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GU09UGW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GU09UGW we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU09UGW?

GU09UGW is registered as a 2009 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has GU09UGW done?

The odometer reading for GU09UGW at the last MOT in July 2025 was 72,536 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,534 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU09UGW?

The vehicle GU09UGW was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 14th March 2009. Read more

What colour is GU09UGW?

The official colour of GU09UGW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does GU09UGW have?

GU09UGW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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