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YH59 EOE

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,538 mi
Last recorded142,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 142,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 138,006 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2024 138,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 128,774 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,513 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,702 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 104,702 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake insecure Backing plate missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Tyres on 3mn (5.2.3 (e))

under cover fitted not allowing full inspection underneath component

Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 46,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,135 miles

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

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

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 EOE 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 86.7%.

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

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