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YX59 VSY

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,715 mi
Last recorded178,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 178,715 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 178,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2023 165,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 155,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 143,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 134,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks[2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

rear offside parking brake efficiency reading very low [BORDERLINE]

Pass 30 Dec 2017 127,640 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 118,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,738 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 112,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,821 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,530 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VSY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX59 VSY, 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 YX59 VSY registered?

YX59 VSY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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