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YE59 GUF

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,952 mi
Last recorded116,952 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 GUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 116,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 114,887 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S - Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 114,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S - Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 106,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,521 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 80,486 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,558 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 60,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 50,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,214 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 42,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,793 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,279 miles

rear tyres low 2 mm + scrubbing

Fail 27 Nov 2015 22,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres low 2 mm + scrubbing

Pass 22 Nov 2014 18,739 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 14,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 14,429 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 9,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 9,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE59 GUF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE59 GUF, 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 YE59 GUF registered?

YE59 GUF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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