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YH59 EYW

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,411 mi
Last recorded116,411 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 EYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 116,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 109,548 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 109,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,294 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 98,292 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,310 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2018 78,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,183 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 41,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f bonnet catch n/w

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 EYW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

YH59 EYW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 EYW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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