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YF58 VFP

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,752 mi
Last recorded188,752 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 VFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 188,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 170,187 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 170,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 168,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 130,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 113,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,083 miles

covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 72,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,915 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,380 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 59,379 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 53,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,718 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VFP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFP, 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 YF58 VFP registered?

YF58 VFP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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The MOT history for YF58 VFP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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