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YH59 GAX

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,963 mi
Last recorded147,963 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2022 147,963 miles

emission too clean to detect

Pass 17 Nov 2021 140,433 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 140,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,569 miles

Front Lower front suspension arm inner bushes weak

Fail 10 Dec 2020 122,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower front suspension arm inner bushes weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on the outer side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,651 miles

Dual mass flywheel noisy until clutch pedal is depressed

metallic noise coming from engine

Fail 14 Jun 2018 97,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

metallic noise coming from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 94,221 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre Bold on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,536 miles

Both n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes debonding slightly but no movement

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working angel eye (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working angel eye (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes debonding slightly but no movement

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 36,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,893 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

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 GAX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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