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YH59 ELV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 150,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 149,099 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 149,096 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 143,537 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 143,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 219,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 210,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 124,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 124,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 116,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,753 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 91,109 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 91,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,196 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,196 miles

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

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

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 DSST RSC 245/40/R18(93Y)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,354 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 ELV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

YH59 ELV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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