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BT58 ABO

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,247 mi
Last recorded153,247 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 ABO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 153,247 miles

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 153,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 128,920 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer skin perished

Rear rear differential damp

Pass 25 Apr 2023 116,163 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 107,167 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 101,247 miles

advise front exhaust flexey broken but not leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2021 101,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise front exhaust flexey broken but not leaking

Pass 5 May 2020 97,431 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 97,417 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,101 miles

tow plug fitted with converter

Pass 16 May 2016 64,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,540 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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BT58 ABO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BT58 ABO, 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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BT58 ABO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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The MOT history for BT58 ABO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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