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GU59 YVN

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,180 mi
Last recorded168,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 168,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 160,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 160,921 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 152,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 143,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2022 131,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre fitted the wrong way round

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 120,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Diff / propshaft oil seal seepage

Fail 1 Jul 2021 120,962 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Diff / propshaft oil seal seepage

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,413 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,911 miles

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 108,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,308 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges and are cracking and small cuts but not showing cordes at time of test

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,574 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,560 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Rear brake pads are worn very low.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,232 miles

Front inner brake pads are worn low.

Slight rear diff oil leak.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,232 miles

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

Front inner brake pads are worn low.

Slight rear diff oil leak.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,643 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,190 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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GU59 YVN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU59 YVN, 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 GU59 YVN registered?

GU59 YVN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is GU59 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 YVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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