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YC59 MMA

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,097 mi
Last recorded137,097 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 137,097 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre wall ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,758 miles

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

front fuel pipe damp

Fail 4 Jul 2022 121,755 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front brake pads sensor insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front fuel hose damp

Pass 13 Jul 2021 119,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,178 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,760 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,760 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,538 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,344 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 45,344 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 MMA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA registered?

YC59 MMA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YC59 MMA safe to buy?

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