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YH59 GHA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,839 mi
Last recorded134,839 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 134,839 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

damage to n/s front , headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,781 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,231 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 104,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,858 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,133 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 GHA 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 87.5%.

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 GHA, 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 GHA registered?

YH59 GHA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is YH59 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 GHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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