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YH59 FFL

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,567 mi
Last recorded148,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 148,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,731 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Feb 2022 143,731 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 140,138 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 140,138 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run flat 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

tps light on

Fail 6 Feb 2020 136,862 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run flat 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

tps light on

Pass 11 Feb 2019 131,097 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 131,097 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad dash light on

Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front has puncture

Fail 8 Feb 2018 125,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 run flat bald edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front has puncture

Pass 18 Feb 2017 124,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17 bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,636 miles

Offside Front 225/50r17 tyre worn 0n edge

Fail 5 Feb 2016 118,636 miles

Offside Front 225/50r17 tyre worn 0n edge

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,474 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 92,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,891 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,891 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FFL is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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