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FY59 EOD

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

224,336 mi
Last recorded224,336 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 EOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 224,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 216,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 186,652 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a tear on the sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2018 185,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread/ sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front tyre has a tear on the sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2017 161,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 152,569 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge not exposing cord

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in the sidewall not exposing cord

Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,569 miles

Centre Front Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge not exposing cord

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in the sidewall not exposing cord

Pass 16 Sep 2015 142,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 131,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 131,583 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 111,972 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 111,972 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 90,133 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 EOD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY59 EOD, 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 FY59 EOD registered?

FY59 EOD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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