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BK59 KZW

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,921 mi
Last recorded220,921 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 KZW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2025 220,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 209,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 199,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 190,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 184,173 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2020 176,670 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2019 163,046 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,088 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,155 miles

Nearside & Offside rear Tyre's worn on the inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,587 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Items removed from drivers view before testing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres are not runflat type tyres

Screenwasher fluid delivery weak

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside sill cover not fully secure at rear

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,844 miles

Runflat tyres fitted to front axle only

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK59 KZW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK59 KZW, 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 BK59 KZW registered?

BK59 KZW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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