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AD59 VUN

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,271 mi
Last recorded105,271 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 105,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

crankshaft pulley delaminated and auxillary belt not attached

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,169 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 72,169 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,307 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,947 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,600 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 44,600 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,684 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 31,416 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VUN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

AD59 VUN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is AD59 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 VUN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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