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AK59 WRL

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,154 mi
Last recorded144,154 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 144,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 134,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 118,436 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 108,061 miles

parking brake excessive travel

Fail 14 May 2021 108,061 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

parking brake excessive travel

Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,950 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 94,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,954 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,146 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge and bald on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil level slightly high

Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,452 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

front-rear undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,611 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/F wheel arch linear not secure at front but not fouling wheel

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,066 miles

O/S/F wheel arch linear not secure at front but not fouling wheel

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,303 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 WRL is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

AK59 WRL is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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