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YG59 YYB

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 136,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 127,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 119,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 103,857 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F HEAD LIGHT UNIT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R OF CAR

Fail 31 Jul 2018 103,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F HEAD LIGHT UNIT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R OF CAR

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,713 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,462 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted preventing view of some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2015 63,341 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted preventing view of some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,261 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 YYB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

YG59 YYB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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