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FL59 MDN

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

173,429 mi
Last recorded173,429 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 MDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 173,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 165,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 160,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 160,842 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 156,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 150,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 147,999 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,345 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,024 miles

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

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

Puncture o/s/r tyre.

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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FL59 MDN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 FL59 MDN, 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 FL59 MDN?

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What year was FL59 MDN registered?

FL59 MDN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is FL59 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 MDN 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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