MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front tyre has a tear on the sidewall
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FY59 EOD safe to buy?
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