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GU59 ZSN

2009 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,977 mi
Last recorded176,977 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 ZSN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 176,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 165,474 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 165,473 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 152,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 152,084 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 142,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 129,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 127,936 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 127,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,163 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 123,163 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,919 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2015 116,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,619 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,523 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,005 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,005 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GU59 ZSN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU59 ZSN, 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 GU59 ZSN registered?

GU59 ZSN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is GU59 ZSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 ZSN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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