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YF59 FNU

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,189 mi
Last recorded160,189 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 FNU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 160,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 154,528 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 154,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 146,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 137,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 129,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 127,786 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 127,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 198,308 miles

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 198,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,969 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 170,801 miles

handbrake performance just o.k.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,986 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,062 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 70,062 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,944 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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YF59 FNU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YF59 FNU, 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 YF59 FNU registered?

YF59 FNU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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