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YH59 FYT

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,702 mi
Last recorded156,702 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 FYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 156,702 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 156,702 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 145,239 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 145,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,600 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 129,071 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,071 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 120,071 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 110,978 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,090 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,087 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,800 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,015 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,015 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,103 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 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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