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AD59 HNJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,409 mi
Last recorded189,409 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 189,409 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 174,733 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 174,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 165,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 157,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 146,685 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 119,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,691 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 116,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,424 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,566 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 99,566 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,922 miles

offside front tyre is slightly mishapen and has worn low on the outside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HNJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

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

Is AD59 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 HNJ shows 18 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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