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DF59 HNV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,297 mi
Last recorded153,297 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 HNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 153,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 147,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 142,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

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

TMPS light on

Fail 18 Dec 2020 142,369 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

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

TMPS light on

Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 122,772 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2017 112,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,981 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,441 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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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DF59 HNV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DF59 HNV, 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 DF59 HNV registered?

DF59 HNV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is DF59 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 HNV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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