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EA58 MDV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,141 mi
Last recorded207,141 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 MDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 207,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 199,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 188,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front inner steering joints have slight play

exhaust flexi section slightly deterioated

Pass 20 Nov 2018 182,511 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 186,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 176,293 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 169,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 161,400 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 153,402 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 153,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 146,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 135,467 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,892 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 98,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front indicators on as emergancy front lamps

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)

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 MDV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA58 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

EA58 MDV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 2009.

Is EA58 MDV safe to buy?

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