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YH59 FUJ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,752 mi
Last recorded138,752 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 138,752 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 138,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 121,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,070 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,653 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,653 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 92,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,129 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 FUJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

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

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