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AD59 JMU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,774 mi
Last recorded159,774 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 159,774 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 153,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 146,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 141,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 133,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,713 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,976 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 57,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,566 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,540 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,038 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 JMU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

AD59 JMU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is AD59 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 JMU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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