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YE59 KJF

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

231,117 mi
Last recorded231,117 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 KJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 231,117 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 199,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 171,474 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,443 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,134 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,682 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YE59 KJF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KJF, 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 YE59 KJF registered?

YE59 KJF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is YE59 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 KJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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