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BP59 FLH

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,328 mi
Last recorded235,328 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP59 FLH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 235,328 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside head light secure with glue

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 210,016 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside head light secure with glue Nearside Front bumper cover with duct tape no sharp edges

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 210,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside head light secure with glue Nearside Front bumper cover with duct tape no sharp edges

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 191,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & Rear / ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bumper cover with duct tape no sharp edges

Nearside head light secure with glue

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 190,820 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 149,943 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavy lipped discs Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2020 135,942 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED

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

Headlight deflectors fitted time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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BP59 FLH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP59 FLH, 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 BP59 FLH registered?

BP59 FLH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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