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YH59 DWY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,871 mi
Last recorded164,871 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 164,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 151,433 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 131,708 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 128,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around rear final drive area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check brake fluid - not accessible

Fail 31 Oct 2022 128,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around rear final drive area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check brake fluid - not accessible

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 124,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,221 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 117,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,234 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 111,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,429 miles

chunk's in o/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Oct 2017 93,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

chunk's in o/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,072 miles

Under tray covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 29 Oct 2016 73,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Under tray covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,427 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2013 43,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,040 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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YH59 DWY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH59 DWY, 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 YH59 DWY registered?

YH59 DWY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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