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YH59 GSV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,162 mi
Last recorded143,162 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 143,162 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 142,142 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 135,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,215 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,002 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 113,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 103,121 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 103,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,561 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,287 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,423 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 GSV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GSV, 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 GSV registered?

YH59 GSV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is YH59 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 GSV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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