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YF58 VHX

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,663 mi
Last recorded166,663 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 VHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 166,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,494 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 132,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and just in limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,444 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,854 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 100,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 92,932 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 92,932 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,278 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,609 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,823 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted; not able to carry out full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,783 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 VHX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue 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 YF58 VHX, 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 YF58 VHX registered?

YF58 VHX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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