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YK59 PKU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,524 mi
Last recorded99,524 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,524 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 99,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 94,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,705 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,652 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,016 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,432 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 62,366 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,547 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,304 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Fail 25 Aug 2015 38,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,387 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,738 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,943 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 PKU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

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

Is YK59 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 PKU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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