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YE59 KHX

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,209 mi
Last recorded182,209 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 KHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 182,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 182,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 171,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 171,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 160,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,449 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 137,544 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,220 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,700 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no emissions recorded- vehicle to clean.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,939 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,480 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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YE59 KHX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YE59 KHX, 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 YE59 KHX registered?

YE59 KHX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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