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YX59 UDU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,306 mi
Last recorded217,306 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 UDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 217,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever travel

Fail 3 Feb 2026 217,288 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever travel

Pass 31 Jan 2025 209,737 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 25 Jan 2024 202,421 miles

handbrake lever travel

Fail 23 Jan 2024 202,418 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Feb 2023 196,091 miles

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 3 Feb 2022 187,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 175,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 173,903 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 172,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 169,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 166,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,521 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 163,521 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 147,119 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 147,059 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 128,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,193 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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YX59 UDU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 YX59 UDU, 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 YX59 UDU registered?

YX59 UDU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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