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YH59 GDV

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,428 mi
Last recorded182,428 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 182,428 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 172,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 168,313 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 158,386 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 158,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 110,264 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full under side inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2018 110,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted not allowing full under side inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,971 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,914 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,732 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 GDV 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 81.3%.

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 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH59 GDV registered?

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

Is YH59 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 GDV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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