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YH59 GOP

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,851 mi
Last recorded109,851 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 109,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 109,851 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 104,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,622 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,660 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 90,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions too clean to read

Fail 30 Dec 2020 82,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions too clean to read

Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

not able to see rear inner brake pad wear

Fail 11 Aug 2018 64,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

not able to see rear inner brake pad wear

Pass 12 Aug 2017 57,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2015 39,378 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,627 miles

under belly trays fitted to vehicle limiting view of brake pipesand some other components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,152 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 GOP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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