MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
small chip in front window
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
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)
Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was BJ59 WXX registered?
BJ59 WXX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2009.
Is BJ59 WXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ59 WXX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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