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YH59 FTU

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,822 mi
Last recorded168,822 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 168,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and tube dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perrishing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and tube dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 161,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and tube dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and tube dropped (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 161,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and tube dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and tube dropped (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 148,834 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stops perished or missing both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,114 miles

Front bump stops missing/severely perished both sides

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and tube perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and tube perished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,494 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 101,490 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,832 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,832 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,840 miles

Front both bump stops split and perrished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,956 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,184 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 FTU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

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

Is YH59 FTU safe to buy?

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