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YL59 DCY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,933 mi
Last recorded192,933 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 DCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 192,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 187,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2024 187,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 179,633 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2023 179,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 172,697 miles

has under trays, sill covers + engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2022 172,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

has under trays, sill covers + engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 164,329 miles

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 158,978 miles

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 153,138 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges --- advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 153,138 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges --- advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 141,797 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 129,983 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,643 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

engine trays and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YL59 DCY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver 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 YL59 DCY, 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 YL59 DCY registered?

YL59 DCY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is YL59 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL59 DCY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL59 DCY have outstanding finance?

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