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FL59 NFV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,064 mi
Last recorded155,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 155,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 155,058 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 139,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 131,284 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,234 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,269 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 103,077 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,073 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,884 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres unevenly worn.

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 NFV 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 86.7%.

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 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 NFV, 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 FL59 NFV registered?

FL59 NFV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is FL59 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 NFV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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