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YH59 FTF

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,464 mi
Last recorded182,464 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 FTF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 182,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 167,300 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osr / nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 164,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 161,318 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 161,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 156,466 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 149,177 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 149,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 145,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,755 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,018 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 78,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,780 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,778 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,397 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 50,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FTF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver 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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

YH59 FTF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is YH59 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 FTF shows 21 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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