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YC58 OAP

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,498 mi
Last recorded170,498 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 OAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 170,498 miles

Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2024 161,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 146,021 miles

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

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

brake warning light on dash

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Sep 2022 141,412 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 137,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 137,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 128,964 miles

unable to smoke test due to voltage sen alt fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 128,963 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

unable to smoke test due to voltage sen alt fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,051 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,969 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,743 miles

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 OAP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue 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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

YC58 OAP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 2009.

Is YC58 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 OAP 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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