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YS59 CVB

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,673 mi
Last recorded160,673 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 CVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 160,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 150,496 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 150,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 138,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 128,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 119,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,860 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,526 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 81,687 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,615 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,242 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 67,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,088 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 55,088 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,958 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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YS59 CVB 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 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YS59 CVB, 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 YS59 CVB registered?

YS59 CVB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YS59 CVB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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