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AJ59 LVO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,045 mi
Last recorded141,045 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 141,045 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2023 141,042 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,751 miles

oil leak

rear dif leak

Pass 2 Dec 2021 127,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 127,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,315 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 114,315 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,201 miles

front brake discs worn

front bumper damage

full length undertrays fitted obscuring front to rear brake pipes

oil seepage at rear diff unit

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,200 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front brake discs worn

front bumper damage

full length undertrays fitted obscuring front to rear brake pipes

oil seepage at rear diff unit

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,211 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre valve starting to perish

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Nov 2016 65,272 miles

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit - advise investigation

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

various body/bumper damage

Fail 24 Nov 2016 65,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit - advise investigation

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

various body/bumper damage

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 49,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,046 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 40,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 32,423 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 32,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LVO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ59 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

AJ59 LVO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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