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EA58 ESY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,967 mi
Last recorded160,967 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 ESY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 160,967 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 151,831 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 138,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 126,002 miles

Offside Rear valve stem perished

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear valve stem perished

Offside Front valve stem perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front & both rear Valve stems perished

rear (both) Tyre(s) worn on inner edge & have deep cuts but can not see ply or cords

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,444 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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EA58 ESY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA58 ESY, 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 EA58 ESY registered?

EA58 ESY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 2009.

Is EA58 ESY safe to buy?

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