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YG59 OVH

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,486 mi
Last recorded207,486 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 207,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 201,745 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2020 187,718 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 178,097 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 178,097 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 162,293 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Dec 2017 162,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,691 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection under body

Fail 2 Dec 2016 138,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection under body

Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,263 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 123,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,164 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 OVH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

YG59 OVH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is YG59 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 OVH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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