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YS58 FKX

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,105 mi
Last recorded140,105 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS58 FKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 140,105 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 140,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,707 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 117,655 miles

handbrake requires adjustment 19%

no emissions reading possible

Fail 12 Feb 2021 117,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake requires adjustment 19%

no emissions reading possible

Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 103,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front headlight damaged

possible slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Feb 2019 103,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front headlight damaged

possible slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,987 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,255 miles

Two rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,418 miles

emission's too low for a smoke metre reading

Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,418 miles

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

emission's too low for a smoke metre reading

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,859 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,859 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear washer jet pipe has separated from the jet and leaking into the rear spoiler, possible to cause failure of centre brake light and cause other electrical faults.

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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YS58 FKX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS58 FKX, 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 YS58 FKX registered?

YS58 FKX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 2009.

Is YS58 FKX safe to buy?

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