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EY59 VEK

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,662 mi
Last recorded192,662 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VEK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 192,662 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 185,675 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 173,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 164,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 158,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 150,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,812 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,585 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,209 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,692 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,748 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,217 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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EY59 VEK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 EY59 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

EY59 VEK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is EY59 VEK safe to buy?

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