MOT Status
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156,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower under trays fitted
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower under trays fitted
Lower under trays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated under trays fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YH59 FXW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?
YH59 FXW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2009.
Is YH59 FXW safe to buy?
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