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YH59 ENW

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,683 mi
Last recorded151,683 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 151,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 148,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 144,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 140,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 134,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,940 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged/ cracked

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 120,360 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 120,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on edges , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake has only just met performance requirements , advise adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,923 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,978 miles

os front tyre wearing slightly on edges and has slight inner sidewall damage

os rear tyre pressure low and worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,937 miles

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,825 miles

ns front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

os rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge strongly advise replacement

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,722 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 45,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ENW 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 87.5%.

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 ENW, 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 ENW registered?

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

Is YH59 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 ENW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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