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2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YH59 FFA

YH59 FFA

2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 165,788 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2009 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Mar 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
165,788 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Mar 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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YH59 FFA Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2023
  • 165,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

YH59 FFA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 02:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (YH59 FFA) between March 2022 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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YH59 FFA Mileage History

  1. 02/03/2022159,738 mi
  2. 03/03/2022159,758 mi+20 mi
  3. 28/02/2023165,788 mi+6,030 mi

Average of roughly 6,086 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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