MOT Status
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165,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Boot lid slightly loose Poor operation of handle. (Micro-switch.) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Boot lid slightly loose Poor operation of handle. (Micro-switch.) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close on inner shoulder. Advise Replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink starting to split ( upper end ) (2.4.G.2)
underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended nearside rear position lamp on working on 13 pin socket tester (1.9.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink starting to split ( upper end ) (2.4.G.2)
underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ALL 4 TYRES WEARING LOW
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
ALL 4 TYRES WEARING LOW
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YH59 FXS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?
YH59 FXS is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is YH59 FXS safe to buy?
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