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FV59 LPF

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,597 mi
Last recorded195,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 195,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2025 180,320 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 180,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 165,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 153,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 137,517 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 137,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 123,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,469 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 117,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp dull

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s handbrake has low effort

Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,286 miles

some under bonnet components covered

some underside components covered

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17/94w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,129 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,855 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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FV59 LPF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV59 LPF, 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 FV59 LPF registered?

FV59 LPF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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The MOT history for FV59 LPF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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