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AY59 ZNL

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,525 mi
Last recorded152,525 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 152,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 149,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,193 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 136,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 129,990 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 119,248 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 119,248 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,144 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,312 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,622 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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AY59 ZNL 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 84.6%.

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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

AY59 ZNL is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AY59 ZNL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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