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YD59 TOH

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,556 mi
Last recorded195,556 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 TOH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 195,556 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 183,831 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 183,831 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 173,453 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 173,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 167,214 miles

Offside Front bumper has dent and scratch

Pass 2 Oct 2020 161,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 155,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 151,436 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 136,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 129,079 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 122,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 101,325 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 94,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,888 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 94,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YD59 TOH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD59 TOH, 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 YD59 TOH registered?

YD59 TOH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YD59 TOH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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