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EO59 LGG

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,088 mi
Last recorded132,088 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 LGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,088 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 132,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,349 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 121,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 105,310 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 90,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left

Fail 12 Oct 2018 90,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,140 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,525 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 19,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,403 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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EO59 LGG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EO59 LGG, 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 EO59 LGG registered?

EO59 LGG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is EO59 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 LGG shows 15 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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