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YR59 XFD

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,993 mi
Last recorded170,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 XFD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 170,993 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 170,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 149,806 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 137,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,819 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 124,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 113,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,960 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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YR59 XFD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR59 XFD, 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 YR59 XFD registered?

YR59 XFD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YR59 XFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 XFD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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