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YK59 PZA

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,035 mi
Last recorded135,035 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 PZA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 127,075 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn plus corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,341 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,429 miles

All the brake hoses perished and hard

BMW badge missing from the bonnet

Underbody plastic trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

all wheels kerbed

exhaust clamp bolts corroded

front suspension strut gators deteriorated

n/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged but not to the cords

rear brake disc surfaces slightly lipped

various bodywork damage

various coolant stains on front of engine

various light oil leaks including crankcase breather

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,821 miles

Underbody plastic trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

all brake discs lipped, all brake pads 50% worn

all wheels kerbed

exhaust clamp bolts corroded

front suspension strut gators deteriorated

some led bulbs are not working in centre stop light unit, but more than half are working

various bodywork damage

various coolant stains on front of engine

various light oil leaks including crankcase breather

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2020 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Underbody plastic trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

all brake discs lipped,front brake pads 70% worn,rear brake pads 50% worn

all wheels kerbed

exhaust clamp bolts corroded, centre exhaust shield vibrating

front suspension strut gators deteriorated

front wiper arm mechanism worn, rear wiper smeary

gear stick slightly sticky

o/s number plate bulb holder insecure

o/s/f tyre 3mm side wall damage wearing heavy on inner edge

service light on

various bodywork damage

various coolant stains on front of engine

various light oil leaks including crankcase breather

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,669 miles

Front discs slightly worn/lipped

Front tyre side walls damaged but not to cords

N/s/r bumper damage and all the wheels are curbed

Underbody plastic trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Wipers drag the screen slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2019 83,651 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front discs slightly worn/lipped

Front tyre side walls damaged but not to cords

N/s/r bumper damage and all the wheels are curbed

Underbody plastic trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Wipers drag the screen slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2018 72,310 miles

O/S/R bumper damage and all the wheels are curbed

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm and worn on the inner edges

front discs slightly worn/lipped

vehicle underbody plastic trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,436 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays fitted obstructing view to some componants

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 392,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions too leam to record

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,129 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside

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 PZA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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