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AK59 UZF

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

314,101 mi
Last recorded314,101 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 314,101 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 185,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle 1.7mm Inner Edges Worn 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall Slightly Damaged 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 175,252 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 161,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 152,041 miles

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm rear bush has ply

Pass 3 Apr 2018 145,906 miles

Front both brake discs lipped on edges

Nearside Front Lower front arm front rubber bush shows slight play

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor hanging loose

Offside Rear tyre slight perished in treads and just above the tread limit in the middle

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2017 141,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perrished on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Fail 26 May 2017 141,663 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perrished on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 133,139 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,095 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 UZF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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