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YK59 OWP

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,122 mi
Last recorded136,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 136,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 129,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 124,089 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 124,088 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,398 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 112,475 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 112,475 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,517 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 98,075 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,462 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 94,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 73,258 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Pass 10 May 2016 60,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,003 miles

Both front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,702 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,271 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 OWP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

YK59 OWP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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