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BF59 DFV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,126 mi
Last recorded171,126 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 DFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 171,126 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 171,126 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 165,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 165,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From joint at front of system. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 160,120 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 160,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 153,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm and no tread on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 149,864 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 149,861 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 144,996 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 144,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 140,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 134,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,481 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 119,424 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,042 miles

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,396 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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BF59 DFV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF59 DFV, 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 BF59 DFV registered?

BF59 DFV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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