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YK59 NFP

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

259,580 mi
Last recorded259,580 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 259,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 259,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 245,302 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 245,222 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 232,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 232,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 215,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe starting to break up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 204,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 204,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 195,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 186,067 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 175,889 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 175,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 160,221 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 160,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 151,738 miles

offside front halo lamps intermittent.

rear brake flexi hoses cracking - both sides.

rear pads worn - advise further inspection soon.

rear tyres worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 143,081 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 143,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 134,871 miles

Emissions very clean reading not detected by machine

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 134,862 miles

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

Emissions very clean reading not detected by machine

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 97,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,908 miles

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

both front wipers smearing on screen

Fail 1 Aug 2012 77,908 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front wipers smearing on screen

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 NFP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 NFP registered?

YK59 NFP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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