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YH59 EZL

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,996 mi
Last recorded167,996 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 EZL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 167,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 154,768 miles

both rear tyres approching wear markers

brake fluid level cant be seen under covers

wiper noisy clunking

Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,716 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,134 miles

brake fluid level/pot cant be seen without panels being removed from bulkhead

front inner brake pads cant be clearly seen for full visual inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,910 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet system worn broken not holding (1.1.6 (d))

brake fluid level/pot cant be seen without panels being removed from bulkhead

front inner brake pads cant be clearly seen for full visual inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2019 104,708 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 71,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 71,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 61,858 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 51,588 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,395 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 47,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,959 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 12,987 miles

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 EZL 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 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 EZL 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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