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CP59 AWR

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,163 mi
Last recorded172,163 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 AWR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 172,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 172,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 155,046 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 155,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 134,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,105 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre valves perished.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,793 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,272 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,291 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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CP59 AWR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP59 AWR, 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 CP59 AWR registered?

CP59 AWR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is CP59 AWR safe to buy?

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