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YX59 YYT

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

343,693 mi
Last recorded343,693 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 343,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 343,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Fail 7 May 2024 342,526 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative deployed (7.1.5 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached "D" Bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar fractured on offside (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering slightly whirring

Pass 12 Jan 2023 323,780 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 323,780 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 305,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 283,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 270,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

slight damage on o/s mirror glass (view to rear ok)

Fail 6 Jan 2020 270,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight damage on o/s mirror glass (view to rear ok)

Pass 31 Aug 2018 244,705 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 220,313 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged, no sharp edges

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 220,077 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged, no sharp edges

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,291 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,910 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,759 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 YYT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX59 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

YX59 YYT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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