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YG59 OAS

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,616 mi
Last recorded159,616 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 159,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 146,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 129,159 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 185,015 miles

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 151,316 miles

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Apr 2016 151,316 miles

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 May 2015 70,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,936 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 OAS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

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

Is YG59 OAS safe to buy?

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