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YK59 RJJ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,650 mi
Last recorded187,650 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 RJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 187,650 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 171,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 160,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 153,051 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,691 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,585 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 81,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RJJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

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

Is YK59 RJJ safe to buy?

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