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BK09 YWY

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,459 mi
Last recorded140,459 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 YWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 140,459 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2021 140,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 129,449 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 129,449 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 118,981 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,658 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,938 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 70 to 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 245/40R18/97Y. Tread low in middle to 3mm max (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 70 to 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low in middle to 3mm max (4.1.E.1)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 70 to 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 245/40R18/97Y. Tread low in middle to 3mm max (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 70 to 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low in middle to 3mm max (4.1.E.1)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,729 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 53,977 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,236 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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BK09 YWY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK09 YWY, 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 BK09 YWY registered?

BK09 YWY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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