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YG59 NRL

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,410 mi
Last recorded168,410 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 NRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 168,410 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 168,409 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Angel Eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs Front and Back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 167,344 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 167,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 154,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 141,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 130,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2454018 rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2454018 rft (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 130,447 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2454018 rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2454018 rft (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,283 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 83,669 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,150 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 NRL is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

YG59 NRL is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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