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YD59 UTS

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,275 mi
Last recorded215,275 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 215,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2023 215,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 186,296 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 186,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 175,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 171,643 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 171,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 164,677 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 164,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 154,335 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 154,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 137,701 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 137,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 122,740 miles

O/S/F Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Rear Wiper Poor

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,115 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,112 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,838 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,841 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,096 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 UTS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

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

Is YD59 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 UTS shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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