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YC59 ZDM

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,142 mi
Last recorded89,142 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,355 miles

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

Parking Brake Only Just Met The Measured Requirements

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,577 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 73,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall ( marked yellow ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2023 68,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,865 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 61,299 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,663 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,420 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 52,420 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1850108 wiper (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1850108 wiper (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,740 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 40,740 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,148 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 ZDM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

YC59 ZDM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YC59 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 ZDM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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