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YC59 BKX

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,078 mi
Last recorded181,078 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 181,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 180,643 miles

Offside Front tyre mis shaped inner edge /advise change asap

Pass 27 Oct 2023 176,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 158,521 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 141,068 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 127,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 114,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,995 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 107,944 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,559 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 73,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 67,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 60,698 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 60,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,664 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 BKX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BKX, 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 BKX registered?

YC59 BKX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is YC59 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 BKX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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