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YH59 GNZ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

175,335 mi
Last recorded175,335 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 GNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 175,335 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 160,559 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 147,767 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 140,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 132,379 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,658 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,448 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,862 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,757 miles

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

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 GNZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 GNZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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