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YH59 GDK

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,431 mi
Last recorded148,431 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 GDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,431 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 148,431 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 134,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,421 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,603 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre tread ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cuts on tyre wall

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Damage to tyre wall

Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cuts on tyre wall

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Damage to tyre wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,981 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 53,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 32,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer sills covered

Tested wet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered

Tested wet

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 GDK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

YH59 GDK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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