MOT Status
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169,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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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YH59 GKY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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