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BD58 ZZV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,827 mi
Last recorded125,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 ZZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 125,827 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2016 102,494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register

Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,885 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,809 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 43,809 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZZV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZZV, 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 BD58 ZZV registered?

BD58 ZZV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 2009.

Is BD58 ZZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD58 ZZV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD58 ZZV have outstanding finance?

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