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YG59 JUT

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 JUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 106,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 100,011 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test things hanging from mirror

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,008 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2019 79,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

engine covers and nder trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pad wire detached

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake pads appear very low

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

wheels off inspection of front brake pads /appear low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,176 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

wheels off inspection all brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,517 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2014 47,517 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,451 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,360 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 JUT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JUT, 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 YG59 JUT registered?

YG59 JUT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 JUT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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