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AD59 NWT

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

232,220 mi
Last recorded232,220 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 NWT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 232,220 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 232,129 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 232,091 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 223,561 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 222,049 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 222,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 213,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm outer edge

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 212,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm outer edge

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 199,115 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 199,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 177,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 157,126 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2014 157,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 129,076 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,432 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 98,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NWT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

AD59 NWT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is AD59 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 NWT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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