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YC59 NOH

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,637 mi
Last recorded97,637 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,637 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,583 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,277 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 80,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,963 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,796 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 68,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,390 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 54,386 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,522 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 NOH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 NOH, 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

How do I check the history of YC59 NOH?

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What year was YC59 NOH registered?

YC59 NOH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is YC59 NOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 NOH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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