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YC59 FXB

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,870 mi
Last recorded191,870 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 191,870 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 191,870 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 186,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 168,678 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 16 Jan 2018 158,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 152,478 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,672 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 135,672 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 122,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 111,081 miles

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

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

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

limited view on inspection on under side of vehicle due to belly pans fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 111,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

limited view on inspection on under side of vehicle due to belly pans fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

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 FXB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

YC59 FXB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is YC59 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 FXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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