MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both well worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both well worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
various trays/covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle restricting views to some components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
various trays/covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle restricting views to some components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
under trays fitted
o/s front tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
under trays fitted
o/s front tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF59 DTY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 DTY, 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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BF59 DTY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2009.
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