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YK59 PZN

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,725 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted and corroded, especially on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels, O/S worse than N/S. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear sub-frame mountings down to, and including, sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 94,724 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted and corroded, especially on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels, O/S worse than N/S. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear sub-frame mountings down to, and including, sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,891 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,898 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 73,908 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Item hanging from the interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 67,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,814 miles

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

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

under tray /engine cover fitted obscuring component's

Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,561 miles

plastic undertray

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,194 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 PZN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PZN, 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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What year was YK59 PZN registered?

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

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