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AF59 PMV

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

265,229 mi
Last recorded265,229 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 PMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 265,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 257,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 242,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 242,989 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 222,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not leaking 225/50/17 - R/F ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 222,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not leaking 225/50/17 - R/F ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 211,910 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 196,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 196,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 173,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,286 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 124,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,744 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 106,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,733 miles

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge ..dangerous

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,263 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 PMV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

AF59 PMV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AF59 PMV safe to buy?

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