MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/turbo area & front flexi section (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/turbo area & front flexi section (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre balding on the inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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BV59 SEO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 BV59 SEO, 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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BV59 SEO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2009.
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