MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))
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
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))
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
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))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside nearside outer (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG58 MPZ registered?
BG58 MPZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2009.
Is BG58 MPZ safe to buy?
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