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AD59 EHB

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,562 mi
Last recorded142,562 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 142,562 miles

exhaust down pipe flexi broken

Fail 9 Sep 2022 142,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust down pipe flexi broken

Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 121,843 miles

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))

both rear tyres split on inner walls

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,148 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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AD59 EHB 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 91.7%.

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 AD59 EHB, 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 AD59 EHB registered?

AD59 EHB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is AD59 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 EHB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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