MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front wiper blades in poor condition.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside track rod end worn (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Rear wiper blade faulty
MOT carried out 26/08/15 No. C579B30D
covers obscuring component's under bonnet
under trays obscuring component's under vehicle
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outside door handle missing (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle No door card No handle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear quarter bumper protruding (6.1.C.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)
Centre Rear Rear wiper blade faulty
MOT carried out 26/08/15 No. C579B30D
covers obscuring component's under bonnet
under trays obscuring component's under vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YH59 FYT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FYT, 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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YH59 FYT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2009.
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