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YH59 YVX

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,044 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 133,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,739 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,314 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre very low inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,135 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 YVX 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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

YH59 YVX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is YH59 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 YVX 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.

Does YH59 YVX have outstanding finance?

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