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YC59 VNV

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,907 mi
Last recorded105,907 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 105,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 100,264 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 90,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,706 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,425 miles

O/S/R Secondary rear lamp in operative

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,310 miles

Offside rear fog lamp/reverse lamp intermittent operation noted

Rear air suspension delayed operation

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,670 miles

Nearside Rear secondary lamp inoperative and slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,179 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 49,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,037 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,098 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R tyres have several small cuts exposing cords.

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 VNV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

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

Is YC59 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 VNV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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