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YH59 FNR

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,490 mi
Last recorded132,490 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,490 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 132,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 130,600 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 128,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,762 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,070 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,756 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to rear brake disc surfaces

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,450 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 FNR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FNR, 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 FNR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 FNR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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