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CP59 DND

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,276 mi
Last recorded116,276 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 DND
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 110,430 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,839 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 96,715 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 96,712 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 91,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside shields fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,399 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 71,680 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,506 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,612 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 26,146 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 DND is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CP59 DND, 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 CP59 DND registered?

CP59 DND is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is CP59 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP59 DND shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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