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YH59 ENY

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,385 mi
Last recorded142,385 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 ENY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 142,385 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 142,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 132,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,848 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,656 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 ENY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ENY, 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 ENY registered?

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

Is YH59 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 ENY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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