MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cordes exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view miner stone chip in swept area no more then 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine/underside body covers/trays fitted*
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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GU59 ZST is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?
GU59 ZST is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2009.
Is GU59 ZST safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU59 ZST shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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