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YH59 ETT

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,103 mi
Last recorded135,103 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 135,103 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 134,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have large lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake needs adjustment

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 122,238 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2018 89,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,354 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 49,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,821 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ETT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

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

Is YH59 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 ETT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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