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YC59 XEN

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,077 mi
Last recorded123,077 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XEN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,077 miles

Front to Rear Undertrays Fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under body panels fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2020 116,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres bold on inside edge.

Under body panels fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2019 108,215 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,811 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,914 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,166 miles

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

brake pads appear close to wear leads

front tyres stepping on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,626 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,034 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 64,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,550 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 XEN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

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

Is YC59 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 XEN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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