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FN59 NNL

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,005 mi
Last recorded167,005 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 NNL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 167,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 150,090 miles

Bonnet latch Broken

NSF Jacking pad Missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Leaking on seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 150,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet latch Broken

NSF Jacking pad Missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Leaking on seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 134,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 126,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 120,313 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 120,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,425 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 109,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,833 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 84,864 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,086 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)

advise front wipers smearing slight

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,410 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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FN59 NNL is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FN59 NNL, 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.

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What year was FN59 NNL registered?

FN59 NNL is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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