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YG59 SYY

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,686 mi
Last recorded84,686 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,686 miles

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

front bonnet struts worn

Pass 10 Feb 2025 83,496 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both front bonnet shock damper not working

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2025 83,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on centre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges perishing and side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall perishing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both front bonnet shock damper not working

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,629 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 74,271 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,384 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 65,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,118 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,753 miles

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Fail 7 Feb 2018 50,753 miles

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

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

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,520 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 33,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,706 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 24,811 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 24,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 20,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SYY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

YG59 SYY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YG59 SYY safe to buy?

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