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YG59 JUY

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,218 mi
Last recorded94,218 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 94,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,324 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top suspension mount/bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front outer casing of locking wheel nut broken

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 92,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top suspension mount/bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front outer casing of locking wheel nut broken

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,710 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 87,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50w17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 83,139 miles

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 ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,852 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,948 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2016 67,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,279 miles

n/s/f edge on tyre getting low ,check reg

wipers starting to smear

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 JUY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JUY, 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 JUY registered?

YG59 JUY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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