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YH59 FEO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,535 mi
Last recorded117,535 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 117,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 83,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,170 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,427 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 245 40r18 r/flat

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,708 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside rear tyre has small cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,327 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,515 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 FEO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FEO, 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

How do I check the history of YH59 FEO?

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What year was YH59 FEO registered?

YH59 FEO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YH59 FEO safe to buy?

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