MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge/ slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge/ slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front brake discs poor condition inner edges
Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/r tyre inflated from 10psi for test
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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AK59 LZB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AK59 LZB, 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 LZB registered?
AK59 LZB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2009.
Is AK59 LZB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK59 LZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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