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BN59 LSE

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,360 mi
Last recorded152,360 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 152,360 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 144,105 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall has been scuffed but no cords showing

Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre side wall has been scuffed but no cords showing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 95,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 95,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 92,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 57,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,993 miles

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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BN59 LSE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BN59 LSE, 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 BN59 LSE registered?

BN59 LSE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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