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YH59 GWV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,638 mi
Last recorded109,638 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 GWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 105,999 miles

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2024 105,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,142 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,865 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,553 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,245 miles

emissions to clean to register

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 27,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions to clean to register

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,984 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,908 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 12,190 miles

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

low emitter

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,190 miles

low emitter

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 GWV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

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

Is YH59 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 GWV 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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