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AK59 TUW

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

244,698 mi
Last recorded244,698 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 244,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 11 May 2022 227,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 226,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 just passed on limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 211,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 196,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 179,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 165,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 165,080 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 150,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 150,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 130,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 113,842 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,412 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 Sep 2012 73,382 miles

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 TUW 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 78.6%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

AK59 TUW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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