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YH59 ENV

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,371 mi
Last recorded179,371 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 179,371 miles

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

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 179,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 155,021 miles

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 137,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 125,533 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 114,887 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,510 miles

engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2016 93,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (needs attention soon) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,434 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 80,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,665 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 ENV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH59 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

YH59 ENV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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