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YP58 VXF

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

242,777 mi
Last recorded242,777 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 VXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 242,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 143,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 135,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 124,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,813 miles

rear diff leaking

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split in tread not to cords

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads around 20% left

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,229 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,399 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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YP58 VXF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YP58 VXF, 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 YP58 VXF registered?

YP58 VXF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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The MOT history for YP58 VXF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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