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YH59 FXX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,530 mi
Last recorded91,530 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2019 91,530 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2017 62,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,451 miles

both front tyres deteriorated & worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,842 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 37,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,290 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,489 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 FXX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

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

Is YH59 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 FXX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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