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YH59 GFY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,225 mi
Last recorded173,225 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 GFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 173,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 173,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 167,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 162,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 158,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 158,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 149,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 141,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,849 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 111,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,468 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,590 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,938 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 17,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GFY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

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