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EY59 VFT

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,959 mi
Last recorded125,959 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,959 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDERNEATH

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view NEARSIDE AT TOP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,159 miles

chips in screen

front no plate damaged

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,002 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2016 105,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,698 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VFT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY59 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

EY59 VFT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is EY59 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 VFT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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