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BG58 MPZ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,270 mi
Last recorded175,270 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MPZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 175,270 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 141,820 miles

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

handbrake close to end of travel

handbrake just meeting required effort 16%

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 137,353 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 137,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative

n/s front and both rear wheels have repairs

Pass 17 Nov 2018 132,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 113,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,086 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,086 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts to rim protectors of both rear tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,361 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2012 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MPZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG58 MPZ, 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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BG58 MPZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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