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EJ59 HSY

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,388 mi
Last recorded157,388 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 HSY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 157,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 157,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,340 miles

Child seat Nearside rear

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Rear no.plate delaminated

Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,910 miles

Nearside front sidelight dim

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Rear no.plate slightly delaminated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 132,451 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front outer sidelight dim

Nearside wiper arm loose

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,107 miles

Handbrake travel in lever

Nearside headlight aim just ok (possibly due to European lens stickers)

Plastic protective covers fitted to top and bottom of vehicle unable to inspect

Rear no.plate slightly delaminating

Pass 2 Nov 2016 123,244 miles

Offside no. Plate light dim

Rear no. Plate slightly delaminating

Fail 31 Oct 2016 123,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside no. Plate light dim

Rear no. Plate slightly delaminating

Pass 29 Oct 2015 116,943 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edge

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate delaminating

wiper marks on n/s screen

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ59 HSY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ59 HSY, 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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EJ59 HSY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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