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YH59 FJX

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,974 mi
Last recorded150,974 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 FJX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 150,974 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2025 138,654 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 129,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2023 121,166 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both and rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 112,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 100,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 94,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,189 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,328 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,328 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to record a reading

Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage throughout vehicle

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 38,936 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage throughout vehicle

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,885 miles

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

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

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

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 FJX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 FJX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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