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BK59 LAO

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,463 mi
Last recorded212,463 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 212,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 205,930 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 206,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 203,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 192,135 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 187,355 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 187,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 175,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 163,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 158,042 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 158,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,290 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 125,290 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,705 miles

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.

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 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.

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