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YC58 OBF

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,175 mi
Last recorded159,175 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 159,175 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 159,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 155,339 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 150,686 miles

Nearside Number plate bulb dull

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 150,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Number plate bulb dull

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 142,617 miles

Nearside Front both lower arm ball joint covers slightly perished

Offside Front lower rear arm ball joint cover slightly perished

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s/r inner side light in/op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 142,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights in/op (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front both lower arm ball joint covers slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Offside Front lower rear arm ball joint cover slightly perished

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s/r inner side light in/op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 53,668 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 41,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,773 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,139 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 24,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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 OBF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YC58 OBF, 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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YC58 OBF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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