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YH59 FWT

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,336 mi
Last recorded173,336 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 173,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 165,735 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 158,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 147,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 123,961 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 123,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,030 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,030 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,373 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 FWT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

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

Is YH59 FWT safe to buy?

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