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FP59 HLU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,721 mi
Last recorded143,721 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 HLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2025 143,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin BRAKE SHOES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,266 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,652 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 90,954 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 67,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,135 miles

brake discs corroded on edges

no emissions print out no smoke to read

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,659 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in tred

Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,927 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,939 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,604 miles

near side mirror broken

no print out no smoke from exhaust

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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FP59 HLU 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 FP59 HLU, 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 FP59 HLU registered?

FP59 HLU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FP59 HLU safe to buy?

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