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YY58 NLG

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,299 mi
Last recorded129,299 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 NLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 129,299 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 129,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,162 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 115,162 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,500 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 104,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 89,486 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 89,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,472 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,472 miles

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

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

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

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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YY58 NLG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YY58 NLG, 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 YY58 NLG registered?

YY58 NLG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is YY58 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY58 NLG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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