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YH59 VWY

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,286 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,044 miles

Horn not working properly Intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 68,044 miles

Horn not working properly Intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 64,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 60,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,361 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,009 miles

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

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 VWY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

YH59 VWY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is YH59 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 VWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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