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YK59 PFY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,680 mi
Last recorded127,680 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 PFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 127,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 123,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 114,223 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 114,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,426 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 83,482 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,570 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,356 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 PFY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

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

Is YK59 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 PFY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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