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AF58 RJB

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,982 mi
Last recorded135,982 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 RJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 135,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 133,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 129,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 125,782 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 123,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 120,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,107 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,332 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,281 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 78,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,526 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 75,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,547 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,950 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,629 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 60,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,741 miles

O/S/R Tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,590 miles

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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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AF58 RJB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF58 RJB, 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 AF58 RJB?

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What year was AF58 RJB registered?

AF58 RJB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is AF58 RJB safe to buy?

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