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AD59 EHE

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,843 mi
Last recorded176,843 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 176,843 miles

Knock on n.s.r. Damper.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 175,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 170,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 165,397 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 155,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 147,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 138,770 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 138,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 121,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,284 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 EHE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

AD59 EHE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is AD59 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 EHE 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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