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YF58 SVK

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,276 mi
Last recorded269,276 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 SVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 269,276 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 259,674 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 249,208 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle fitted with under shield

Pass 15 Sep 2022 238,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 220,814 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2021 220,814 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2020 207,430 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2019 192,691 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2019 192,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 172,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 155,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 148,142 miles

fas reading 0.03k 1/m.

front tyres have perished walls and cuts.

Fail 16 Jul 2016 148,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

fas reading 0.03k 1/m.

front tyres have perished walls and cuts.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre edge worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 133,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 129,645 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 129,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 110,510 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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YF58 SVK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF58 SVK, 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 YF58 SVK registered?

YF58 SVK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2009.

Is YF58 SVK safe to buy?

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