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YD59 KRK

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

191,393 mi
Last recorded191,393 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 KRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 191,393 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 182,550 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 170,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 158,941 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 155,300 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 155,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 148,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on the inner edge: just legal 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,642 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,138 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 134,163 miles

Both rear tyres just legal

Pass 30 Mar 2017 124,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,589 miles

front and rear pads getting down on lining

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,469 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tread

offside + nearside rear tyres / tread worn uneven

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,381 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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YD59 KRK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 YD59 KRK, 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

How do I check the history of YD59 KRK?

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What year was YD59 KRK registered?

YD59 KRK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YD59 KRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 KRK 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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