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YK59 ROU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,970 mi
Last recorded172,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 172,970 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake wear light on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2025 162,388 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 162,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 151,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 145,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,097 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 140,097 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 136,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 209,081 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 126,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damage to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,794 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 18,626 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 ROU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

YK59 ROU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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