MOT Status
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146,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
engine cover and undertrays fitted
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside door mirror casing broken
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread area
Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread pattern
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre cracking between tread pattern
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre bald on edge
n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge
o/s font tyre worn low on edge
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YF58 VNU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2009.
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