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AK09 UYB

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,387 mi
Last recorded175,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 175,387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 153,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 135,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 115,119 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,862 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 94,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,667 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 77,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,556 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 63,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,428 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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AK09 UYB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AK09 UYB, 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 AK09 UYB registered?

AK09 UYB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is AK09 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 UYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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