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AD59 DSZ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,221 mi
Last recorded156,221 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 156,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside park brake low effort

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play to limit-suggest replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 150,622 miles

trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 144,759 miles

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

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))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 136,573 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 128,530 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,575 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 118,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,159 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges - inner edge worn close to cord

Fail 6 Dec 2012 75,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges - inner edge worn close to cord

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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AD59 DSZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD59 DSZ, 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 AD59 DSZ registered?

AD59 DSZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is AD59 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 DSZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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