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YH59 GXB

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,309 mi
Last recorded64,309 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 64,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 45,900 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 45,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,906 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,542 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 28,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,975 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 GXB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

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

Is YH59 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 GXB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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