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YH59 FWM

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,730 mi
Last recorded170,730 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 170,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 168,277 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 163,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 156,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 148,948 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 143,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 136,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 130,877 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 130,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + has cuts in tread + sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,648 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 122,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under side of vehicle covered in a thick layer of mud

under trays and engine covers obscuring most under bonnet and under vehicle components

Fail 4 Oct 2017 107,686 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating angel eyes (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under side of vehicle covered in a thick layer of mud

under trays and engine covers obscuring most under bonnet and under vehicle components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nearside front inner and rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,709 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,937 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 FWM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

YH59 FWM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 FWM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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