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YK59 RHU

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,124 mi
Last recorded176,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 RHU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 176,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 165,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 156,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 156,160 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 142,108 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 142,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,502 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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,516 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,653 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 93,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 75,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,059 miles

Off side front tyre inner tread worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 58,058 miles

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

Off side front tyre inner tread worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YK59 RHU is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK59 RHU, 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 YK59 RHU registered?

YK59 RHU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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