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YH59 ZRO

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,962 mi
Last recorded105,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,962 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,682 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,625 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 87,353 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,607 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2019 72,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,740 miles

under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Nov 2016 42,124 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,992 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 33,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,334 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 22,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE SURFACE ON INNER EDGE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,328 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 ZRO 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 83.3%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

YH59 ZRO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is YH59 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 ZRO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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