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AY09 YKD

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,181 mi
Last recorded108,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 108,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to dpf clamp broken , slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 104,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to dpf clamp broken , slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 95,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 90,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,097 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,746 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre, tread wearing low on outter edge.

Nearside rear tyre, tread wearing low on very inner edge.

Offside front tyre, tread wearing low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre, tread wearing low on very inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,507 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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AY09 YKD 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 94.1%.

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 AY09 YKD, 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.

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What year was AY09 YKD registered?

AY09 YKD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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