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YH59 EXT

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,370 mi
Last recorded118,370 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 EXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 118,370 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 116,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,134 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 109,885 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,696 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner portion bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 53,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,012 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Sep 2012 21,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 EXT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

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

Is YH59 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 EXT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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