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AF59 JKK

2009 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,207 mi
Last recorded141,207 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 141,207 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,776 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))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 136,770 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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 31 Jan 2022 127,902 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 127,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 116,257 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

no emissions print out

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

emission test wont register

Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,595 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissio test wont register

Fail 17 Jun 2017 83,595 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissio test wont register

Pass 25 Jun 2016 76,315 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,906 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,067 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,659 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 JKK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKK, 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 JKK registered?

AF59 JKK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is AF59 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 JKK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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