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AY59 CVO

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,348 mi
Last recorded178,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 CVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 178,348 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also has wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit has damaged lens

Nearside headlamp has damaged mount causing slight play

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear nearside and offside cv gaiter areas covered with grease cannot see a damage

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 171,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear all four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp has damaged mount causing slight play

nearside rear light unit has damaged lens

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 155,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 155,953 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 152,394 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,997 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 148,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,952 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY59 CVO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY59 CVO, 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 AY59 CVO registered?

AY59 CVO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is AY59 CVO safe to buy?

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