MOT Status
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135,035 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
under trays fitted obstructing view to some componants
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
nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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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