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EK59 OMR

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 OMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,011 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 95,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,979 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,039 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,177 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

strong advise! nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected on emissions test

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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EK59 OMR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK59 OMR, 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

How do I check the history of EK59 OMR?

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What year was EK59 OMR registered?

EK59 OMR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is EK59 OMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 OMR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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