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AJ59 JJZ

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

225,654 mi
Last recorded225,654 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 225,654 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 225,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 217,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 209,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 197,239 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 197,238 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 187,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 179,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 170,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 160,670 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 146,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 136,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,755 miles

tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,753 miles

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

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AJ59 JJZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ59 JJZ, 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 AJ59 JJZ registered?

AJ59 JJZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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