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HK59 DWF

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,378 mi
Last recorded174,378 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 DWF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 174,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 174,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 160,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 141,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,782 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 102,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,882 miles

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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HK59 DWF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK59 DWF, 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

How do I check the history of HK59 DWF?

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What year was HK59 DWF registered?

HK59 DWF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is HK59 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK59 DWF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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