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YR59 XLW

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,509 mi
Last recorded129,509 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 129,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 123,083 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm has slight grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2022 112,747 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm has slight grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,116 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,669 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 92,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,862 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,873 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 65,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,032 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,807 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 27,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,121 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 XLW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XLW, 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 YR59 XLW registered?

YR59 XLW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 XLW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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