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YY59 AHC

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,271 mi
Last recorded123,271 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AHC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,271 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 123,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 106,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pad warning light on ( wire broken on o/s/r )

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Fail 26 Jul 2022 95,162 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pad warning light on ( wire broken on o/s/r )

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,108 miles

Brake pad wear light displayed

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 15 Jul 2020 83,411 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,975 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 1 Dec 2018 72,991 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

o/s/f , n/s/f, n/s/r tyre valves perished

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,307 miles

Wipers smear.

Fail 30 Nov 2017 67,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wipers smear.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,761 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 37,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,112 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 19,851 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY59 AHC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YY59 AHC, 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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YY59 AHC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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