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YH59 GCY

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

190,004 mi
Last recorded190,004 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 190,004 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 190,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 176,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 176,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 162,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 162,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 149,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,163 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone, inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 137,063 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction windscreen dirty (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone, inner front bush bush popped out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone, inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 124,564 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,745 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 113,745 miles

Central Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,705 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 98,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 2017 87,155 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 87,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,420 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,533 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GCY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 GCY shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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