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YH59 FME

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,603 mi
Last recorded88,603 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 88,603 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 88,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 80,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 75,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 65,754 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 65,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,021 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,465 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 46,465 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,012 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 36,010 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 23,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,095 miles

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

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

boot lid glass opens by its self

Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FME is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FME, 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

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What year was YH59 FME registered?

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

Is YH59 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 FME shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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