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BJ59 WXM

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,980 mi
Last recorded228,980 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WXM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 228,980 miles

Bonnet sticking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 211,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 211,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 193,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 178,466 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 167,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 161,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 161,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 161,159 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 144,442 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 144,442 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 90,758 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 62,769 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BJ59 WXM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ59 WXM, 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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BJ59 WXM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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