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YK59 OOE

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,550 mi
Last recorded166,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 166,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024
Fail 25 May 2024 150,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 133,683 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020
Pass 6 Aug 2019 121,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 121,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2018 121,510 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 116,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 99,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2015 99,790 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 92,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,299 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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YK59 OOE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

YK59 OOE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is YK59 OOE safe to buy?

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