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DV59 OHB

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,162 mi
Last recorded204,162 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 OHB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 204,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive further investigations required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet support struts not working

n/s door mirror cover broken

tested in wet condition

Pass 5 Feb 2025 199,253 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet lifting struts not working

noise in power steering belt area when running on full lock

Fail 3 Feb 2025 199,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet lifting struts not working

noise in power steering belt area when running on full lock

Pass 6 Feb 2024 193,750 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive substancial from engine. oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet struts not holding

Front noise in area of drive belt while operating power steering . Needs further investigation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated contaminated from leaking shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside undershield missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 193,576 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive substancial from engine. oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front noise in area of drive belt while operating power steering . Needs further investigation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated contaminated from leaking shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 175,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 165,771 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 165,641 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 163,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 160,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 151,984 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 137,577 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 132,244 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,970 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 117,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 101,602 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,050 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 OHB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue 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 OHB, 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 OHB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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