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YH59 FZU

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,599 mi
Last recorded120,599 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,599 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,358 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,138 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,561 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17/98w runflats (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers split at the wend but still clearing the screen

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,892 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,294 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,297 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,460 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,189 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 FZU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 FZU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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