MOT Status
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170,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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
Offside Rear panel damage to bumper
Nearside slight damage to panels
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
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
o/s/r reflector slightly damaged
slight panel damage to n/s
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake pad wear sensor slightly damaged.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BF59 YCZ safe to buy?
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