CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH59 YZA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,363 mi
Last recorded110,363 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,363 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 90,357 miles

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,395 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 85,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,263 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 70,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,891 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged repeid (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,451 miles

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Fail 22 Mar 2015 53,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Fail 8 Mar 2015 53,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,550 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,250 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH59 YZA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZA, 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

How do I check the history of YH59 YZA?

You can check the full history of YH59 YZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH59 YZA registered?

YH59 YZA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is YH59 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 YZA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH59 YZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH59 YZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.