MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dip beams not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under body covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust is loose but not insecure at the joint behind the flexible
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r suspension lower arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
osf tyre wall noted peeling of outer very near to canvass but as yet not visible
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH59 FPZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?
YH59 FPZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is YH59 FPZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH59 FPZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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