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YK59 PJY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,989 mi
Last recorded156,989 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 156,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 148,700 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight vertical movement

Fail 20 Jul 2022 148,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure goodyear 0616 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top mount has slight vertical movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bridgestone 2118 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 143,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 138,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 138,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 133,644 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre badly perishing between tread.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 124,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre badly perishing between tread.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,245 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 118,245 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades streaking on screen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,483 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,986 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 PJY 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 75%.

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 PJY, 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.

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

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