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EK59 AFE

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,939 mi
Last recorded158,939 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 AFE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 158,939 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

accident damage to nearside rear of vehicle

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

screw nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2024 158,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section split apart (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet gas struts inoperative

Damage to N/S/R door/wheel arch

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread & going out of shape

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 153,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 153,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

tpms warning on

Pass 7 May 2022 148,479 miles

Damage to N/S/R door/wheel arch - No sharp edges

Pass 14 Jul 2021 143,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 143,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 136,952 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 125,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald inner edge and 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3.2mm tread ()

Fail 7 May 2019 125,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald inner edge and 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3.2mm tread ()

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 117,155 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 117,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 102,267 miles

Nearside Rear 2mm bald inner edge

Offside Rear 3mm low inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 86,073 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2015 70,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,718 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 43,740 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 43,740 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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EK59 AFE is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK59 AFE, 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 EK59 AFE registered?

EK59 AFE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EK59 AFE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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