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BF59 DRO

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,763 mi
Last recorded138,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 DRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 138,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 137,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose off caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose off caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 118,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 111,972 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,507 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,388 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 102,388 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 91,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,000 miles

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

no gas emissions detected on test

rear pads worn aprox 60 percent

service brake pss at 49 percent, park at 16

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,657 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,421 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front n s o s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear n s o s (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 67,421 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O s (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front n s o s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear n s o s (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,418 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,892 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 DRO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BF59 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

BF59 DRO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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