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YC59 MVM

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,725 mi
Last recorded117,725 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 117,725 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 117,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 117,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in zones 'A' and 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 113,397 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 109,852 miles

Central Very little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever, Offside effort lower than the Nearside, suspect rear braking system needs an inspection

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In several places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 104,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip with crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,119 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen/inspected

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 101,119 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen/inspected

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 97,527 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 93,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tyre on 3mm perished and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,564 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 80,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,182 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,177 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,256 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 MVM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

YC59 MVM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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