MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front and rear brake discs slightly worn
both rear suspension arm front bushes slightly unbonding but have no excessive movement
o/s front tyre has signs of repair on outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both rear suspension arm front bushes slightly unbonding but have no excessive movement
brake pad warning light on
front brake discs slightly worn and pads low
o/s front tyre has signs of repair on outer sidewall
rear brake discs slightly worn and pads low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
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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BK59 LAO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 BK59 LAO, 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 LAO registered?
BK59 LAO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is BK59 LAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK59 LAO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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