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YK59 RSO

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,574 mi
Last recorded195,574 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 195,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 195,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 188,107 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 181,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 157,517 miles

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

slight play in front lower arms

Pass 9 Jul 2016 146,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 134,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,524 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,318 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 RSO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

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

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