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YG59 JUA

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,234 mi
Last recorded146,234 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 JUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 146,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 146,201 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 140,535 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2024 139,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,878 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 130,147 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

transmission oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2022 130,144 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

transmission oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2021 122,341 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,863 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 116,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,019 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,889 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,107 miles

both rear brake hoses are perished

brake reaction bushes are soft

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

n/s/r tyre is getting low of tread

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,797 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,043 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,040 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

cuts in rear tyre treads

unable to inspect brake pads fully

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,245 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,245 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,276 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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YG59 JUA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YG59 JUA, 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 YG59 JUA registered?

YG59 JUA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is YG59 JUA safe to buy?

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