MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
324,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
nearside park brake slightly weak and may require adjustment or repair
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder. Graining also - recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders perishing and starting to split - recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Graining also - recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders perishing and starting to split - recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess nearside and offside perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))
nearside park brake efficiency weak and may require adjustment or repair
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder. Graining also - recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders perishing and starting to split - recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Graining also - recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders perishing and starting to split - recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess nearside and offside perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))
nearside park brake efficiency weak and may require adjustment or repair
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Under tray covers fitted obscuring components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Osf (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front Tyre has a deep cut but can not see ply or cords
offside front Tyre has a deep cut on the inner sidewall but can not see ply or cords
offside rear Tyre valve is severely perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front Tyre has a deep cut but can not see ply or cords
offside front Tyre has a deep cut on the inner sidewall but can not see ply or cords
offside rear Tyre valve is severely perished
n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
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YH59 ETR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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