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EA09 KYU

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 KYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 125,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 113,211 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,895 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,837 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 70,837 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,123 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 63,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Secondary ply showing on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 52,428 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,496 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,705 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,866 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 13,866 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EA09 KYU 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 EA09 KYU, 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 EA09 KYU registered?

EA09 KYU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is EA09 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 KYU 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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