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BN59 YSM

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

219,746 mi
Last recorded219,746 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YSM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 219,746 miles

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 199,565 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 179,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 148,007 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 134,149 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,736 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 127,449 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 127,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 121,147 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 121,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 116,712 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 116,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,075 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light water ingress

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 86,958 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,010 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front worn on inner and outer edges plus on limit 1.6mm replacement advise

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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BN59 YSM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver 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 BN59 YSM, 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 BN59 YSM registered?

BN59 YSM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is BN59 YSM safe to buy?

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