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GV58 HPA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,380 mi
Last recorded197,380 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 HPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 197,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 183,189 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 172,486 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 167,811 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 161,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 153,172 miles

Emissions tested no recording

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Nearside rear diff oil seal ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 146,220 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 146,218 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 134,925 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 116,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,942 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 95,796 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 95,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GV58 HPA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV58 HPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV58 HPA registered?

GV58 HPA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2009.

Is GV58 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV58 HPA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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