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YT59 OVJ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,073 mi
Last recorded195,073 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 OVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 195,073 miles

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Pass 2 Aug 2024 184,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 181,284 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 176,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 171,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 168,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 162,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 154,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 145,084 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 135,931 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,673 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to get the emission tester to register a reading

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,102 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 OVJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YT59 OVJ, 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 YT59 OVJ registered?

YT59 OVJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is YT59 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 OVJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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