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YT59 BDY

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,384 mi
Last recorded191,384 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 BDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 191,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2026 191,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 180,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 174,086 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 174,086 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 157,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 157,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 139,395 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 139,395 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 123,390 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 119,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 114,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 98,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,688 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 65,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

offside inner sidelight not working

tailgate only opens with remote

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 54,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,159 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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YT59 BDY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YT59 BDY, 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 YT59 BDY registered?

YT59 BDY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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