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AF59 JJL

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,789 mi
Last recorded160,789 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JJL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 160,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 158,758 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 156,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 153,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 149,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 144,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 140,108 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor not connected to inner pad

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

enginecovers and undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,403 miles

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,610 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 164,662 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 164,662 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 127,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,988 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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AF59 JJL is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AF59 JJL, 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 AF59 JJL registered?

AF59 JJL is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 JJL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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