MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
cover sills shields
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread plus wearing on edges
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre wearing low
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear tyre wearing low
brake pad warning lamp on
front and rear brake pads look to be getting low
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brake pad warning lamp on
front and rear brake pads look to be getting low
Rear tyres near legal limit. 2mm.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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YH59 EYA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 EYA, 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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What year was YH59 EYA registered?
YH59 EYA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is YH59 EYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH59 EYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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