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FY59 ENF

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,042 mi
Last recorded218,042 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ENF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 218,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 217,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 207,912 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 198,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & N/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 190,212 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 177,248 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 170,384 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 159,847 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,217 miles

Front inner rack has play at the joints.

Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 122,879 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 122,879 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,340 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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FY59 ENF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY59 ENF, 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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FY59 ENF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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