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DY09 CYH

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 CYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 136,734 miles

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,998 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,426 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,079 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,368 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,748 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2017 84,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise immediate replacement (3.5.1i)

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)

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge attention required

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency low attention required

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge attention required

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CYH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY09 CYH, 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 DY09 CYH registered?

DY09 CYH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is DY09 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 CYH shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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