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DG59 PNY

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,340 mi
Last recorded173,340 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 PNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 173,340 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 173,340 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 165,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear HIGH LEVEL TAPED OUT

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2024 165,332 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working DRL + Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear HIGH LEVEL TAPED OUT

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 152,767 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear HIGH LEVEL TAPED OUT

Pass 3 Mar 2022 140,805 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 140,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 131,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,935 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 121,933 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,078 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 111,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 93,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,820 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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DG59 PNY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG59 PNY, 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 DG59 PNY registered?

DG59 PNY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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