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AK09 YRG

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,413 mi
Last recorded125,413 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YRG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 125,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 122,055 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 117,710 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 117,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 114,356 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 109,226 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2020 109,187 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,365 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front headlamp full of water

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 105,365 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angle eye new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside front headlamp full of water

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

nearside and offside front wiper worn

Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

nearside and offside front wiper worn

nearside rear tyre worn around edge of tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 131,030 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,295 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YRG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AK09 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

AK09 YRG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is AK09 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 YRG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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