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CE59 WHA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 WHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,232 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,493 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,588 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,853 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,514 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,646 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,643 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre worn out of shape on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,735 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm, worn on edges, 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn out of shape

Fail 10 Aug 2017 79,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm, worn on edges, 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,849 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low (3.5.1g)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 225/50/17 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn close to makers warning marks

offside front tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 68,849 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low (3.5.1g)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 225/50/17 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn close to makers warning marks

offside front tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,848 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,175 miles

o/s frt tyre outeredge worn

Fail 31 Jul 2013 41,175 miles

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

o/s frt tyre outeredge worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,386 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 32,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s frt tyre worn

o/s rear tyre inneredge worn

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 WHA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WHA, 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 CE59 WHA registered?

CE59 WHA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is CE59 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 WHA shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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