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YY58 NLV

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

222,168 mi
Last recorded222,168 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 NLV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 222,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 221,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (part of CAT) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 212,520 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted front and rear

Pass 10 Sep 2021 204,331 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 198,985 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 191,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 177,030 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 161,942 miles

All four tyres slightly worn on the shoulders

Pass 5 Sep 2016 147,462 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk faulty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 130,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,052 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 116,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,392 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NLV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YY58 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

YY58 NLV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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