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YE59 OSN

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,101 mi
Last recorded73,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,137 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 59,800 miles

Front discs scored on the inside!

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 May 2018 56,157 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 23,572 miles

brake fluid service due

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil level is over filled

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,737 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 OSN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

YE59 OSN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is YE59 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 OSN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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