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FY59 WKP

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,373 mi
Last recorded181,373 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 181,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 179,557 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 173,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 169,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 162,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2021 160,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 150,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 150,598 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 130,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,924 miles

Nearside Front offside tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 112,924 miles

Nearside Front offside tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,940 miles

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

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,940 miles

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

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

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,629 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,189 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 51,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,343 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 29,337 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)

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

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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FY59 WKP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY59 WKP, 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

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What year was FY59 WKP registered?

FY59 WKP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is FY59 WKP safe to buy?

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