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YH59 FKM

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,871 mi
Last recorded159,871 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 159,871 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 154,559 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 154,555 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 150,635 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 146,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 146,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 144,052 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 140,572 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,634 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 123,940 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE

PLASTIC UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 5 Feb 2018 123,930 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE

PLASTIC UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 3 Feb 2017 115,008 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 105,766 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

FULLLENGTH UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,255 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,255 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,186 miles

Centre rear seatbelt buckle stop has been put in the incorrect place meaning belt is unuseable by anyone of a normal size.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 82,196 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre rear seatbelt buckle stop has been put in the incorrect place meaning belt is unuseable by anyone of a normal size.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in centre of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,270 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in centre of tread

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,277 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 FKM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

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

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