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AK09 YRX

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,762 mi
Last recorded122,762 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 122,762 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,443 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,832 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 98,345 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 98,335 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 92,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,983 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,835 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 61,865 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 57,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 52,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,205 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 YRX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

AK09 YRX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is AK09 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 YRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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