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DE58 XAC

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,423 mi
Last recorded172,423 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 172,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 168,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2023 168,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ,upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 162,299 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexes perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play play at rack arm [found on shaker plate] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr arm bushes parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))

nsr seat belt buckle stiff in use but working

Fail 8 Apr 2022 162,058 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle gone past retaining popper (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt wont go into buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected some kind of holder stuck on glass [JUST REMOVE] (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexes perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play play at rack arm [found on shaker plate] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr arm bushes parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 127,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 90,635 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,198 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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DE58 XAC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE58 XAC, 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 DE58 XAC registered?

DE58 XAC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 2009.

Is DE58 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 XAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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