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BD58 ZZY

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,777 mi
Last recorded191,777 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 191,777 miles

Front wiper smearing but still clearing sufficient fluid

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

Pass 17 May 2024 181,745 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TOW NAILS ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 181,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TOW NAILS ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 173,052 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 164,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 157,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 152,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,949 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,897 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 119,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 110,571 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 22 Apr 2015 97,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,471 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 ZZY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD58 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

BD58 ZZY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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The MOT history for BD58 ZZY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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