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YH59 UTR

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 UTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 112,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 112,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts all round sidewall (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 108,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,035 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 94,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,134 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 82,134 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,837 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 40,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,290 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 UTR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

YH59 UTR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is YH59 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 UTR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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