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DV59 CUY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,374 mi
Last recorded128,374 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 CUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 128,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r @ 2mm and o/s/r approaching 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bumper loose but still secure

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover broken but still working fully

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted. trims a little broken or loose in a few places

Pass 15 Mar 2025 119,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,851 miles

brake discs corroded

locking wheel nut key stuck in wheel nut. o/s/r.

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake discs corroded

locking wheel nut key stuck in wheel nut. o/s/r.

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,666 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 16 Nov 2020 112,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2019 97,390 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 97,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 82,773 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 82,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2017 64,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to wear limit (outer edge) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 50,273 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 50,273 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 46,374 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DV59 CUY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV59 CUY, 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 DV59 CUY registered?

DV59 CUY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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