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EJ59 JWN

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,569 mi
Last recorded127,569 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 125,997 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 121,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 117,163 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2016 108,891 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 108,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 106,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 91,924 miles

rear axle oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 71,240 miles

o/s has damaged to both doors and wing

Fail 20 May 2013 71,238 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s has damaged to both doors and wing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,246 miles

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 JWN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ59 JWN registered?

EJ59 JWN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is EJ59 JWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 JWN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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