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YC58 ZFN

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,415 mi
Last recorded163,415 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 ZFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 163,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 163,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,810 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2020 142,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumpstop worn and insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 123,644 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,993 miles

Parking brake only just meets pass percentage,attention or adjustment required

Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear bumper reflector missing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 102,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,190 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZFN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

YC58 ZFN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2009.

Is YC58 ZFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 ZFN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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