MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside angel eye bulb not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
lean burn emissions system
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
lean burn emissions system
engine covers fitted/under-trays fitted
lean burn no emission readings
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads very low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH59 ZBX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?
YH59 ZBX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2009.
Is YH59 ZBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH59 ZBX shows 15 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 ZBX have outstanding finance?
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