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YC58 NEO

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,722 mi
Last recorded182,722 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 NEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 182,722 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 174,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 163,385 miles

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 163,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 154,353 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear air suspension low

Pass 5 Apr 2022 146,505 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 136,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 130,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 119,616 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,379 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 98,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,174 miles

o/s parking brake slightly down on effort

tyre tread depths both front and o/s/r 7mm n/s/r 4mm 2454/40R18 93Y run flat

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 70,351 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,244 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)

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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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YC58 NEO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC58 NEO, 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 YC58 NEO registered?

YC58 NEO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 2009.

Is YC58 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 NEO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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