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YH59 EEO

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,833 mi
Last recorded150,833 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 150,833 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 150,833 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 150,775 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 138,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 138,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 127,236 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 123,334 miles

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

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

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 123,334 miles

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

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

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 117,587 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 12 Apr 2018 117,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,425 miles

child seats fitted

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,377 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 EEO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EEO, 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 EEO registered?

YH59 EEO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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