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DV59 PZB

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,788 mi
Last recorded156,788 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 155,225 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 155,225 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 140,335 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 109,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,521 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 76,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,119 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine comoponents

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,907 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,375 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,081 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2015 57,356 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lean burn smoke test not carried out

run flat warning on

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,085 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 42,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,003 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 PZB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

DV59 PZB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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The MOT history for DV59 PZB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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