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YH59 EWA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,695 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,468 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 65,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,566 miles

emissions too clean,not registering on DGA

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 51,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,886 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,758 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 20,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EWA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EWA, 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 EWA registered?

YH59 EWA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is YH59 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 EWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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