CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH59 ZYX

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,083 mi
Last recorded156,083 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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 ZYX
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 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 156,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 147,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 137,897 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,461 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 118,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 105,746 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

front and rear inner brake pads check recommended

Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

front and rear inner brake pads check recommended

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,356 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,656 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,749 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 ZYX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZYX, 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 ZYX?

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

What year was YH59 ZYX registered?

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

Is YH59 ZYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 ZYX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH59 ZYX 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 ZYX. 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.