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YD59 KUO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,517 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 25 Jan 2022 95,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 86,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 80,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,260 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 66,260 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,443 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 57,443 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,517 miles

Offside Rear slight tread distortion

Fail 25 Sep 2015 49,517 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,060 miles

undercover trays loose under vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,736 miles

Nearside 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 KUO 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KUO, 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.

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What year was YD59 KUO registered?

YD59 KUO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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