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YK59 MVA

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,311 mi
Last recorded209,311 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 209,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 200,047 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 193,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 189,123 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 182,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 174,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 166,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 152,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 152,054 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 138,120 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 138,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,692 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 82,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,431 miles

rear tyres 3mm centre

wipers becoming poor

Fail 20 Sep 2012 53,431 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm centre

wipers becoming poor

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 MVA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YK59 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

YK59 MVA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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