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YK59 XBD

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,948 mi
Last recorded147,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 147,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 147,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,569 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 126,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,125 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn SERIOUSLY on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 125,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn SERIOUSLY on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,978 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,856 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,793 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 81,793 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,000 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 54,821 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,018 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing and wearing more outer shoulder.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,662 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 XBD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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