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DA59 CJJ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,084 mi
Last recorded161,084 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 CJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 161,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 160,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 158,582 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine under engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 155,832 miles

Offside Rear wearing inside edge

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & gear oil slightly leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2019 155,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear wearing inside edge

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & gear oil slightly leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 150,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,823 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 130,687 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 113,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 112,989 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,524 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 91,524 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,603 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,370 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 54,370 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre is 4.5mm (worn to 1.6mm at outer edge advise change)

O/S/R tyre has nail in edge of tyre (should be replaced)

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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DA59 CJJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA59 CJJ, 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 DA59 CJJ registered?

DA59 CJJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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