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YE59 NBG

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,746 mi
Last recorded181,746 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2022 181,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 173,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 165,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre stop lamp is not working

Pass 22 Feb 2019 155,568 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,524 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,364 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,665 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 NBG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

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

Is YE59 NBG safe to buy?

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