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YH59 FBU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

249,612 mi
Last recorded249,612 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 249,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 228,305 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s front suspension bump stops split

Fail 9 Oct 2023 228,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s front suspension bump stops split

Pass 7 Oct 2022 219,736 miles

advise front exhaust heat shield loose

advise nsf and osf bumpstop rubbers worn advise replacement

advise some led bulbs not working on centre stop lamp

Pass 19 Oct 2021 210,940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 202,235 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 202,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 191,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened under min spec (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 179,675 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 167,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 153,044 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smear screen

Fail 14 Oct 2016 153,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smear screen

Pass 23 Sep 2015 136,413 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,016 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 117,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,284 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 FBU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

Is YH59 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 FBU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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