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YC59 OJS

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,900 mi
Last recorded141,900 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 141,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 139,814 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 139,811 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s bottom ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 128,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 123,062 miles

handbrake near end of reserve travel

Pass 27 May 2022 115,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,403 miles

Covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 101,402 miles

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

Covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,165 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,832 miles

Rear Tyres both heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,144 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 49,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 49,864 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,918 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,233 miles

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

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

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 OJS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

YC59 OJS is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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