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YC59 OFR

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,838 mi
Last recorded190,838 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OFR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 190,838 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 190,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 176,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 161,325 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 161,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 149,503 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,004 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,858 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 92,500 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,955 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,801 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 59,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,213 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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 OFR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

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

Is YC59 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 OFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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