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DX59 MPV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,436 mi
Last recorded176,436 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 MPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 176,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 167,915 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 167,915 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 134,260 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2017 134,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords and wires exposed all the way around tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of any tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 99,220 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,852 miles

movement in all rear subframe bushes

sill covers and undertrays fitted

tested when wet

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,325 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,474 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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DX59 MPV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX59 MPV, 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 DX59 MPV?

You can check the full history of DX59 MPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX59 MPV registered?

DX59 MPV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is DX59 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX59 MPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX59 MPV have outstanding finance?

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