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AK59 OPD

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,942 mi
Last recorded228,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 OPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 228,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 228,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 218,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 210,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 210,449 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 195,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 180,425 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2020 162,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 144,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 132,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 129,253 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 129,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,626 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 125,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OPD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPD, 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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AK59 OPD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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