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YK59 MHE

2009 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,272 mi
Last recorded154,272 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 154,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 133,836 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,658 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 108,658 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working high level lamp not all working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,537 miles

Offside Front nail intyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,732 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,619 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,906 miles

small cut in tred of offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear tyre has small cut in tread

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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YK59 MHE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK59 MHE, 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 YK59 MHE registered?

YK59 MHE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is YK59 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 MHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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