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BJ59 VYP

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,730 mi
Last recorded172,730 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VYP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 172,730 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front fog missing

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure nearside rear

Tpms Illuminated

Fail 28 May 2026 172,725 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front fog missing

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure nearside rear

Tpms Illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2025 165,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 165,985 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 159,176 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f fog light loose in bumper

small chips to the windscreen

small cuts to the inner sidewall o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2024 159,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f fog light loose in bumper

small chips to the windscreen

small cuts to the inner sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2023 153,128 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 153,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 142,706 miles

Nearside & offside head lamp mountings damage but lamps are secure.

Fail 4 Mar 2022 142,436 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from the bleeder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside & offside head lamp mountings damage but lamps are secure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,716 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 135,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 130,340 miles

engine cove & undertray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 130,340 miles

engine cove & undertray fitted

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 117,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 114,733 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,126 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

N/s/r tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge.

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,669 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,474 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 41,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 2 275/30/R19(96Y)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 33,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offide front tyre outerwall cut but not deep to cords

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,813 miles

Offide front tyre outerwall cut but not deep to cords

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,275 miles

buckle n/s/f roadwheel

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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BJ59 VYP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ59 VYP, 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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BJ59 VYP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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