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YH59 CSU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,295 mi
Last recorded132,295 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 132,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,667 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 125,667 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 122,021 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 122,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,635 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,255 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2021 108,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jul 2021 108,130 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,708 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 105,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2/1.6/2 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 99,166 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing STALK MISSING (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,408 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 7 nails

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 5 nails

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 80,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,764 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,147 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YH59 CSU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH59 CSU, 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 YH59 CSU registered?

YH59 CSU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is YH59 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 CSU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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