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EY59 LUB

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,734 mi
Last recorded79,734 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,734 miles

Differential starting to weep

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,842 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,610 miles

undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2023 73,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,721 miles

rear axle oil leak

slight play in offside outer track rod end,advise renewing

slight twist in nearside front brake hose

Pass 23 Oct 2021 66,261 miles

rear axle leaking

small splits in nearside front tyre outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,804 miles

rear diff leak

rear tyres worn off on inner edge (advise renewing soon)

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,438 miles

front tyres slightly perishing on inner edges

rear diff leaking

rear tyres perishing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2018 56,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,758 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre down to 2.2mm-(1.6mm legal limit)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge no cords visible time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,451 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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EY59 LUB 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 93.3%.

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 EY59 LUB, 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 EY59 LUB registered?

EY59 LUB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is EY59 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 LUB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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