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122,439 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm market in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm market in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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C6 DSA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 C6 DSA, 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 C6 DSA registered?
C6 DSA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 2009.
Is C6 DSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C6 DSA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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