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YH59 MDU

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,478 mi
Last recorded144,478 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 144,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 135,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,595 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,029 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,103 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 104,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,068 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,308 miles

rear suspension air bags cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,785 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 MDU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

YH59 MDU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is YH59 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 MDU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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