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AK59 UUH

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,591 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 87,589 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,903 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,929 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 UUH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UUH, 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 UUH registered?

AK59 UUH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is AK59 UUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 UUH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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