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EJ59 JWL

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,401 mi
Last recorded152,401 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 152,401 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,277 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 133,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 123,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 111,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 108,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JWL is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JWL, 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 EJ59 JWL registered?

EJ59 JWL is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is EJ59 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 JWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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