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BG59 YLK

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

253,698 mi
Last recorded253,698 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YLK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 253,698 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 253,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 242,550 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 228,061 miles

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 219,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 211,514 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 207,748 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 202,768 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 191,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 173,010 miles

emissions too low to be recorded

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 173,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

emissions too low to be recorded

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

gearbox oil seepage

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and wearing close to the legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn at 1.6mm

Pass 1 Nov 2016 160,496 miles

Both rear. Take hoses deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 160,485 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear. Take hoses deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 146,420 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 at approx.1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 128,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 112,226 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,257 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 97,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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 YLK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BG59 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

BG59 YLK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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