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YH59 GGZ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,754 mi
Last recorded168,754 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 168,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 157,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 141,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,046 miles

all under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 124,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,112 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 114,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,069 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 96,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 77,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,700 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 26,137 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 GGZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

YH59 GGZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is YH59 GGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 GGZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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