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BT58 ABV

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,298 mi
Last recorded154,298 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 ABV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 154,298 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 154,298 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 152,332 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are heavily cracked/perished, both on 3.5mm

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 31 Oct 2024 152,332 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are heavily cracked/perished, both on 3.5mm

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 149,754 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 31 Oct 2023 149,746 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Nearside and offside tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2021 140,298 miles

Front Stone chips on wind screen also tape on glass but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake effort little low

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 136,763 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 132,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 118,431 miles

1.front brake pads wearing low

2.near side front tyre wearing low on outside edge

3.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test and under trays

4.hand brake travel at mot limits at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,137 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 110,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,443 miles

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2014 92,379 miles

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,290 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 68,290 miles

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

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 ABV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT58 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT58 ABV registered?

BT58 ABV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2009.

Is BT58 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT58 ABV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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