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YH59 XOL

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,773 mi
Last recorded201,773 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 201,773 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 181,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 148,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,549 miles

rear brake discs scored

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 80,765 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,452 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 67,452 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XOL is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

YH59 XOL is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is YH59 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 XOL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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