MOT Status
ValidMileage
192,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
has under trays, sill covers + engine covers fitted
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
has under trays, sill covers + engine covers fitted
has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted
has under trays + engine covers fitted
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
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
under trays + engine covers fitted
under trays + engine covers fitted
under trays + engine covers fitted
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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.
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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.
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