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AY59 ZNT

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,663 mi
Last recorded208,663 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZNT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 208,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 201,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 196,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 189,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 179,897 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 175,585 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 170,637 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,530 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 154,081 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 136,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,757 miles

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

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 ZNT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZNT, 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 ZNT registered?

AY59 ZNT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZNT safe to buy?

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