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YC59 MVZ

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,233 mi
Last recorded185,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2024 185,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 175,707 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 173,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 169,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 160,963 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 119,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen (outside drivers main view ).

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 MVZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

YC59 MVZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YC59 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 MVZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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