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YR59 LHA

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

209,570 mi
Last recorded209,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 LHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 209,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 209,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 205,764 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 205,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 201,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 197,432 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 197,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 192,488 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 187,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 178,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 168,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 158,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,440 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2014 67,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,229 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,422 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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YR59 LHA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR59 LHA, 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 YR59 LHA?

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What year was YR59 LHA registered?

YR59 LHA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is YR59 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 LHA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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