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DV59 EPC

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,404 mi
Last recorded159,404 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 159,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2019 147,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 134,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,454 miles

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,431 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 59,754 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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DV59 EPC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV59 EPC, 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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DV59 EPC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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The MOT history for DV59 EPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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