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YK59 OZN

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,822 mi
Last recorded109,822 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 109,822 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 109,814 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,693 miles

o/s/r alloy damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2025 104,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r alloy damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,624 miles

Offside Rear Wheel Damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2022 94,489 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 94,446 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 91,747 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 57,682 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,659 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 26,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,294 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 OZN 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 OZN, 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 OZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK59 OZN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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