MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Both rear lower arm inner bush poor
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear lower arm inner bush poor
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front 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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions to clean to register
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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DE59 UBU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DE59 UBU, 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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DE59 UBU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is DE59 UBU safe to buy?
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