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DV59 OGK

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,373 mi
Last recorded209,373 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 OGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 209,373 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 196,271 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 195,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 188,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside bonnet catch not working, recommend repair or replacement

Pass 3 May 2019 177,330 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 168,048 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 168,048 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 167,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 158,595 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,648 miles

engine/underside covers restricting inspection of areas and components

Fail 22 Apr 2016 144,643 miles

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

engine/underside covers restricting inspection of areas and components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 132,535 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 132,190 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 118,696 miles

rear brake pads worn.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 118,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 94,667 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 OGK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGK, 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 OGK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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