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BF59 YNR

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,818 mi
Last recorded163,818 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 163,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 141,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 131,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,357 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 103,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,115 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 91,897 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,897 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,347 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 YNR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF59 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

BF59 YNR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is BF59 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 YNR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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