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DY09 CYA

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

258,103 mi
Last recorded258,103 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 CYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 258,103 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 247,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 mountings of rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 247,396 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 mountings of rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2024 237,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 rear subframe mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 226,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 217,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 rear subframe mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2021 209,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 201,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 201,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 188,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 175,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 162,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 149,154 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 149,152 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 133,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 118,203 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 118,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 86,420 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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DY09 CYA is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY09 CYA, 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 DY09 CYA registered?

DY09 CYA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2009.

Is DY09 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 CYA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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