MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
body covers fitted
manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY59 VLN 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 87.5%.
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 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 DY59 VLN, 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 DY59 VLN registered?
DY59 VLN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is DY59 VLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY59 VLN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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