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YH59 FVP

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,840 mi
Last recorded102,840 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 98,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,625 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 96,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,688 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 86,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 70,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear pads

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,555 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN N/SIDE REAR TYRE

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 44,553 miles

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

ADVISE NAIL IN N/SIDE REAR TYRE

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

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 FVP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

YH59 FVP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is YH59 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 FVP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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