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YH09 GGO

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,668 mi
Last recorded117,668 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 GGO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 116,990 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 112,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,616 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,715 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,200 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,421 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 39,257 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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YH09 GGO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH09 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

How do I check the history of YH09 GGO?

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What year was YH09 GGO registered?

YH09 GGO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is YH09 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 GGO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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