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AK59 WPV

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

191,023 mi
Last recorded191,023 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 191,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 191,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 185,723 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 173,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 162,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 146,709 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 143,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut at outer corner of sidewall/tread **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2.5mm & also Nail stuck in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 133,797 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 128,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 124,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 118,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 115,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission tested to clean

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 WPV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 WPV registered?

AK59 WPV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is AK59 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 WPV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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