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YH59 FOA

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,312 mi
Last recorded212,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 212,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 209,117 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 195,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 179,457 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Nov 2020 179,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2019 160,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 141,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,209 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,355 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 86,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 65,786 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,964 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 FOA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

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

Is YH59 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 FOA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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