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YC59 NDF

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,962 mi
Last recorded169,962 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 169,962 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 169,558 miles

front brake pads low/worn

front number plate poor

oil leak

rear brake pads low/worn

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Apr 2025 169,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads low/worn

front number plate poor

oil leak

rear brake pads low/worn

Fail 14 Feb 2025 169,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2024 167,362 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 167,361 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,228 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 156,220 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 142,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 129,938 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,228 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,810 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,221 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front both front brake discs in poor condition , nearside front brake pad sensor touching brake disc

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,007 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,306 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 NDF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NDF, 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 NDF registered?

YC59 NDF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YC59 NDF safe to buy?

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