MOT Status
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89,729 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear bonnet latch seems to be slightly seized hard to shut
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both front brake discs have slight corrosion to inner faces
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS -OUTER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX
FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS -OUTER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX
FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
Rear brake pads appear to be wearing quite low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear brake pads appear to be wearing quite low
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are getting low (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges
plastic covers over outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are getting low (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges
plastic covers over outer sills
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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EK09 NKW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EK09 NKW, 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 EK09 NKW registered?
EK09 NKW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2009.
Is EK09 NKW safe to buy?
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