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AK59 CZM

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,921 mi
Last recorded208,921 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 CZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 208,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 207,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 206,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 204,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 203,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 199,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 180,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 168,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 148,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 117,987 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 24 Jul 2015 82,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,233 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK59 CZM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK59 CZM, 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 AK59 CZM registered?

AK59 CZM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is AK59 CZM safe to buy?

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Does AK59 CZM have outstanding finance?

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