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YE59 OTZ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,922 mi
Last recorded206,922 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 206,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2023 196,256 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 173,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake disc inner face scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cut or damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 148,199 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip area B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 132,692 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip area B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,608 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))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 91,093 miles

Covers fitter underneath vehicle.

Items on back seat not allowing full inspection.

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear in the sidewall.

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 23 Dec 2017 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre is a run flat and all the other tyres are not. (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a small lump on outer edge of tyre and is slightly worn on outer edge and also is out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Covers fitter underneath vehicle.

Items on back seat not allowing full inspection.

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear in the sidewall.

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,925 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 50,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 27,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,109 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)

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 OTZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

YE59 OTZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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