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BN59 RTV

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

204,892 mi
Last recorded204,892 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 RTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 204,892 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 193,762 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 184,122 miles

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

Offside Rear bolt is missing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 184,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear bolt is missing

Pass 26 Sep 2020 177,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 164,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 147,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 140,195 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has cut

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 131,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,320 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 121,313 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,699 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,069 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 69,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,458 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 RTV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RTV, 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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BN59 RTV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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