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YH59 YRK

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,416 mi
Last recorded129,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 129,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2026 129,413 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2025 123,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear airbags (5.3.5 (b) (i))

cracking to various rear suspension bushes

deteriation to both front headlamps

Fail 21 Mar 2025 123,653 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear airbags (5.3.5 (b) (i))

cracking to various rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,906 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 120,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,747 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Feb 2023 111,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 101,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,227 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,424 miles

both nsf and osr tyres worn low to inner edges

noise to osr wheel when h/brake applied

Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both nsf and osr tyres worn low to inner edges

noise to osr wheel when h/brake applied

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,896 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks between the treads

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspecion

Pass 6 Nov 2014 18,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 16,808 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 16,799 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,161 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 YRK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

YH59 YRK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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