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EF09 YCX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,158 mi
Last recorded178,158 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 YCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 178,158 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

locking wheel nuts missing

underbody covers preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2023 157,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 151,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 144,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 144,873 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 133,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,704 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,898 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 105,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,729 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,729 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,997 miles

Diesel low emitter detected

Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Diesel low emitter detected

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,817 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EF09 YCX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF09 YCX, 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 EF09 YCX registered?

EF09 YCX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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