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BF59 YCZ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,045 mi
Last recorded170,045 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 170,045 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S + N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill secured with tape

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens secured with tape

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S + N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 165,045 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch ha damage no sharp edges

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2025 165,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Body has an unsafe modification Sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch ha damage no sharp edges

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 159,114 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre wall

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 159,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre wall

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 151,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s slight panel damage

Pass 24 Feb 2022 145,637 miles

Offside Rear panel damage to bumper

Pass 1 Mar 2021 139,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,910 miles

Nearside slight damage to panels

Fail 22 Feb 2020 133,895 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside slight damage to panels

Pass 15 Feb 2019 125,976 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

o/s/r reflector slightly damaged

slight panel damage to n/s

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,369 miles

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

Nearside Front perishing on the outer wall

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

Offside Front angel light not working but DRL active

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 101,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,495 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pad wear sensor slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,550 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,081 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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BF59 YCZ 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 77.8%.

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 BF59 YCZ, 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 BF59 YCZ registered?

BF59 YCZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BF59 YCZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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