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BD58 UOU

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

318,087 mi
Last recorded318,087 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 UOU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 318,087 miles

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

oil leak

oil leak rear diff

Fail 16 Oct 2023 318,084 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached both (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

oil leak rear diff

Pass 11 Nov 2022 285,133 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 285,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 241,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 198,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorberdirt shield worn

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber dirt shield worn

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 163,719 miles

Nearside Park brake effort low, it would appear the braking system requires maintenance.

Pass 21 May 2018 151,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,150 miles

handbrake 18 %

Fail 15 Jun 2017 140,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake 18 %

Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,694 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,014 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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BD58 UOU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD58 UOU, 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 BD58 UOU registered?

BD58 UOU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 2009.

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