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YH59 GVC

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

352,675 mi
Last recorded352,675 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 352,675 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 352,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 309,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 169,075 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 169,071 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 159,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 144,406 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive can be seen on and around the steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some kurb damage inner sidewall and outer. (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/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 128,948 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 128,948 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Lock (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,066 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 113,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,208 miles

both number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,851 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 88,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 78,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,699 miles

air bag and seat belt warning lights on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,698 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag and seat belt warning lights on

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 GVC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 GVC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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