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CV59 FKE

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

198,450 mi
Last recorded198,450 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 FKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 198,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 191,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 182,147 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 171,637 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential center seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under body covers fitted time of test.

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On both sides top covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 159,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm & low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm & low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 156,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 127,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,814 miles

front tyres feathered

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,168 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CV59 FKE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CV59 FKE, 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 CV59 FKE registered?

CV59 FKE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is CV59 FKE safe to buy?

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