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CP59 RYR

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,571 mi
Last recorded166,571 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 RYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2025 166,571 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 166,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,666 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 146,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,569 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,241 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 116,241 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,441 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 102,441 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,543 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 85,543 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,075 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under tray guards fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP59 RYR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP59 RYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP59 RYR?

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What year was CP59 RYR registered?

CP59 RYR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is CP59 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP59 RYR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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