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CE59 WFT

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,708 mi
Last recorded180,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 WFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 180,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 180,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 173,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 165,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 158,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 153,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 153,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225-50-17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-50-17 98W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-50-17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 149,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing grooves worn on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread 225/50ZR17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 143,763 miles

Covers obscuring brake mastercylinder components.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays obscuring some components.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 143,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Covers obscuring brake mastercylinder components.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays obscuring some components.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 217,490 miles

Brake master cylinder components obscured.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damage -10mm zone A.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 126,197 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2018 126,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,277 miles

EML showing on dash indicating a fault

Fail 27 Jul 2017 112,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML showing on dash indicating a fault

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,876 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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CE59 WFT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE59 WFT, 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 CE59 WFT registered?

CE59 WFT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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