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YH59 YKR

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,683 mi
Last recorded216,683 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 216,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 212,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 207,855 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 195,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 189,468 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 189,468 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 182,148 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 174,631 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 174,623 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower track control arm outer joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing issue initially affecting parking brake readings/application

Offside Front fog lamp insecure ,suspended by electrical cabling alone , behind bumper

engine covers and undertrays fitted front undertray damaged/broken

Pass 1 Sep 2018 163,459 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 163,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 148,710 miles

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,580 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 132,579 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,881 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wear inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,539 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,583 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 62,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YH59 YKR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH59 YKR, 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 YH59 YKR registered?

YH59 YKR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is YH59 YKR safe to buy?

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