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AJ59 LVW

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,718 mi
Last recorded165,718 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 165,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 159,840 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 159,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 156,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 149,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 142,150 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 132,722 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 123,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,318 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 104,275 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,871 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,069 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,093 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,721 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,721 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 LVW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ59 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

AJ59 LVW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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