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YC59 AVM

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,397 mi
Last recorded105,397 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 AVM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,397 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,755 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 91,752 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face correded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Fail 8 Jan 2020 80,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm link bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face correded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,250 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,695 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 29 Dec 2016 63,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom bush at front off arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,892 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre centre tread worn to (2mm)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre centre tread worn to (2mm)

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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YC59 AVM 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 76.5%.

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 YC59 AVM, 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 YC59 AVM registered?

YC59 AVM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is YC59 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 AVM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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