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DV59 RXA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 RXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 98,542 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 98,542 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 93,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 65,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,944 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 37,944 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,682 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 32,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 26,958 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 20,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,940 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 10,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 8,884 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 RXA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV59 RXA?

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What year was DV59 RXA registered?

DV59 RXA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is DV59 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 RXA shows 18 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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