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YC58 OMH

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,300 mi
Last recorded176,300 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 OMH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 176,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2022 164,858 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 164,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 148,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 136,440 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,123 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 128,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,141 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,723 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,723 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,102 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,133 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 OMH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OMH, 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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What year was YC58 OMH registered?

YC58 OMH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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