2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YH59 FCU
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 160,212 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YH59 FCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 160,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH59 FCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (YH59 FCU) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YH59 FCU Mileage History
- 05/01/2023117,261 mi
- 10/01/2024139,192 mi+21,931 mi
- 02/01/2025155,178 mi+15,986 mi
- 03/01/2025155,196 mi+18 mi
- 21/08/2025160,212 mi+5,016 mi
Average of roughly 16,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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