MOT Status
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253,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
emissions too low to be recorded
front brake discs slightly worn/pitted
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
Both rear. Take hoses deteriorated
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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BG59 YLK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2009.
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