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HK58 EKW

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,168 mi
Last recorded204,168 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK58 EKW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 204,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 185,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 185,894 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 178,295 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 172,901 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 172,901 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 163,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 151,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 146,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 146,030 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 146,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 142,522 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 129,047 miles

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

service light on

Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,084 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 114,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs, corrodeed. Wiper blades, poor wipe.Stone damage, to front screen.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,309 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 89,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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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HK58 EKW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK58 EKW, 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 HK58 EKW registered?

HK58 EKW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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