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DV59 GAX

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,487 mi
Last recorded175,487 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 GAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 175,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 170,291 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 166,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 161,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 157,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 157,132 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 151,011 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x4 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 140,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 118,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,221 miles

Nearside Front foglight insecure

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 93,845 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front foglight insecure

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,805 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Offside Front tyre has cut to cords

Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,805 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

Offside Front tyre has cut to cords

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 56,588 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,974 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GAX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

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

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