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YF58 GGO

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,355 mi
Last recorded112,355 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 GGO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 112,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,398 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 108,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,810 miles

Advise h/brake reqs attention

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,274 miles

Advise water ingress into o/s/f h/lamp

Fail 2 Dec 2020 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 100,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper screen stone damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside headlamp has water inside lens but not affecting beam image advise replace

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,509 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,491 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,938 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,800 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,745 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,361 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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YF58 GGO is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF58 GGO, 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 YF58 GGO registered?

YF58 GGO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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The MOT history for YF58 GGO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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