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DA59 PZH

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 PZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,014 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 137,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,413 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 111,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,132 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,977 miles

nsf rim buckeled close on excesive

play at osf rack arm getting close on excesive

rear wishbone bushes parted / front inner pads low

Fail 22 Dec 2017 91,977 miles

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

nsf rim buckeled close on excesive

play at osf rack arm getting close on excesive

rear wishbone bushes parted / front inner pads low

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,736 miles

nsr nsr rims buckeled / edge wear front tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,547 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 64,547 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,675 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 46,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 PZH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PZH, 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 DA59 PZH registered?

DA59 PZH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is DA59 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 PZH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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