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BG59 YBO

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

220,759 mi
Last recorded220,759 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 220,759 miles

crack in screen

head light beam image poor

Fail 17 Dec 2024 220,759 miles

crack in screen

head light beam image poor

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 198,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 181,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 177,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and under side ateas not fully checked due to covers fittyed

Pass 16 Dec 2020 176,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under covers fitted front to rear obscuring some components

vehicle fitted with side trims not allowing inspection of the sills

Pass 12 Dec 2019 174,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 171,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bulb failure light is on.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 167,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 153,788 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 131,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,607 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,329 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 85,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,493 miles

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

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

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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BG59 YBO is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BG59 YBO, 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 BG59 YBO registered?

BG59 YBO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is BG59 YBO safe to buy?

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