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YJ59 RZR

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,392 mi
Last recorded174,392 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 RZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 174,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 156,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 147,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 126,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 120,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 115,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 110,695 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 31 May 2017 110,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,798 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers unable to fully inspect

n/s/f tyre need checking soon

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,909 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,106 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,801 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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YJ59 RZR is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YJ59 RZR, 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 YJ59 RZR registered?

YJ59 RZR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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