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YF58 VNU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,989 mi
Last recorded146,989 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 146,989 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 146,958 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 140,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear pad wear sensor not attached

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 140,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear pad wear sensor not attached

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 136,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing snow tyre fitted and is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose slightly fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing snow tyre fitted and is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake warning wire broke

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 136,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing snow tyre fitted and is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose slightly fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing snow tyre fitted and is over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake warning wire broke

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 129,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

winter tyres fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2023 129,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

winter tyres fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 111,791 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2021 83,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,424 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,424 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,251 miles

Nearside door mirror housing damaged but not sharp

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2018 76,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,153 miles

Nearside door mirror casing broken

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread area

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread pattern

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread pattern

Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,328 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,684 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,309 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,122 miles

n/s front tyre bald on edge

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

o/s font tyre worn low on edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre bald on edge

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

o/s font tyre worn low on edge

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 VNU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

YF58 VNU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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