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BG58 KOH

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,331 mi
Last recorded118,331 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 KOH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,331 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 112,102 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 96,192 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sodewall

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2022 93,058 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 79,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,154 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,212 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,722 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BG58 KOH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG58 KOH, 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 BG58 KOH registered?

BG58 KOH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2009.

Is BG58 KOH safe to buy?

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