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YH59 FBZ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,036 mi
Last recorded200,036 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 200,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 184,006 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 184,001 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 167,200 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 157,322 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 157,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 151,111 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight play/noise from steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 120,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,395 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 54,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 47,451 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,820 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 FBZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

YH59 FBZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 FBZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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