MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BP59 FLH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2009.
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