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BJ59 WXX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,759 mi
Last recorded173,759 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 173,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 164,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 156,252 miles

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

small chip in front window

Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,521 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 145,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 135,404 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 135,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel but functions correctly

Fail 7 Sep 2018 108,786 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel but functions correctly

Pass 14 Sep 2017 99,527 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT 50% NOT WORKING (NEW REQUIRED ASAP) (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,652 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,593 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,044 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,707 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

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 WXX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXX, 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 BJ59 WXX registered?

BJ59 WXX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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