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YE59 NBX

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,913 mi
Last recorded224,913 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 224,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 224,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 208,152 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 208,152 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 204,185 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))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 199,931 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 186,696 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 186,696 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 176,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 187,370 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 166,358 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2016 155,849 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 143,735 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 143,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 113,114 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,726 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 8 Nov 2012 63,583 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 63,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 NBX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE59 NBX, 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

How do I check the history of YE59 NBX?

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What year was YE59 NBX registered?

YE59 NBX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is YE59 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 NBX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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