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DC59 HOH

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,716 mi
Last recorded247,716 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 HOH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 247,716 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 247,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 231,576 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 216,051 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front brake discs show wear

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2019 216,042 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front brake discs show wear

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2018 186,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 164,452 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 164,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 139,923 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,404 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 99,902 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,995 miles

unable to check any rear seat belts

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,940 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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DC59 HOH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DC59 HOH, 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 DC59 HOH registered?

DC59 HOH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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