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YH59 EXM

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 137,391 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 137,279 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 137,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 131,533 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 131,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,627 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 119,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 112,272 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 112,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,373 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,457 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers,under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 70,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers,under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,385 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

To clean to test,no emissions print out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean to test no emissions print out

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EXM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

YH59 EXM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is YH59 EXM safe to buy?

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