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FV59 BYF

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,414 mi
Last recorded143,414 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BYF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 143,414 miles

Both bonnet struts defective.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 143,398 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Poor. (3.5 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both bonnet struts defective.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,530 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Front Worn on outside edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both. ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 117,555 miles

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 91,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 79,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

tyre size 225/50/17

Fail 1 Mar 2014 79,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

tyre size 225/50/17

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,270 miles

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

hand brake has excessive travel

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,270 miles

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

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake has excessive travel

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,564 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FV59 BYF 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 73.3%.

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 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 FV59 BYF, 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 FV59 BYF registered?

FV59 BYF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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