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YD59 USU

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 USU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 135,551 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 129,375 miles

Exhaust flexi section damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,300 miles

Front exhaust flexible section damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brake discs fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,026 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,475 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 78,345 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 78,345 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 74,137 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 74,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 58,057 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,281 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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YD59 USU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 USU, 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 YD59 USU registered?

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

Is YD59 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 USU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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