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YC59 AVO

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,720 mi
Last recorded152,720 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 AVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 152,720 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 146,351 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 138,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,721 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn Inside Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 110,990 miles

no acceleration detected

Fail 9 Nov 2019 110,990 miles

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

no acceleration detected

Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,693 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 96,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,302 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 87,200 miles

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

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,140 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,762 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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YC59 AVO 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 82.4%.

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 YC59 AVO, 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 YC59 AVO registered?

YC59 AVO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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