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BJ58 ZTG

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,359 mi
Last recorded154,359 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZTG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 154,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 142,813 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,709 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,298 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,318 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front jacking block missing.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Advise replacement. (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front jacking block missing.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Advise replacement. (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,915 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,481 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 30,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,797 miles

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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BJ58 ZTG 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 84.6%.

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 BJ58 ZTG, 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 BJ58 ZTG registered?

BJ58 ZTG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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