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DE58 RVK

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

230,716 mi
Last recorded230,716 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 RVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 230,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2023 225,989 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2022 221,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 214,073 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button has to be pressed to allow the belt to be fastened (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 214,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not fasten (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 203,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover twisted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 199,749 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover deteriorated/twisted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under covers were fitted at time of test.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 199,743 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover deteriorated/twisted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under covers were fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 177,728 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 177,728 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Retightened using jubilee clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 168,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 153,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,897 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 114,567 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,067 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 110,067 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,356 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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DE58 RVK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE58 RVK, 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 DE58 RVK registered?

DE58 RVK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 2009.

Is DE58 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 RVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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