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YH59 GKY

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,764 mi
Last recorded169,764 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 169,764 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 158,377 miles

Central Front small chip in windscreen

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 158,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front small chip in windscreen

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 142,947 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Fail 11 Jun 2024 142,947 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Fail 2 Apr 2024 142,064 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. due to excessive items in boot (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended due to excesses items in boot (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 137,867 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 137,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2023 137,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 119,737 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight distortion advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 119,737 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight distortion advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Undertray insecure inner wing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 95,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,972 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 GKY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GKY, 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 GKY registered?

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

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