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H24 GHY

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,939 mi
Last recorded156,939 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 GHY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 156,939 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 156,939 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 152,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 148,183 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 148,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 129,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 126,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 124,146 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 124,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn middle lower arm marked in yellow** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,022 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,026 miles

Front "angel eyes" sidelights appear to not be working and warning message on dash for bulb failure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 69,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,493 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 40,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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H24 GHY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H24 GHY, 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 H24 GHY registered?

H24 GHY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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