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EX09 YBZ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,951 mi
Last recorded120,951 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 YBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 120,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 111,814 miles

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Inner Edge Worn

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Pass 14 May 2021 98,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2021 98,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 89,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,546 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,680 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,020 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,650 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,236 miles

emission limits were tested & met but the d.s.m could not register the readings

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,511 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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EX09 YBZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EX09 YBZ, 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 EX09 YBZ registered?

EX09 YBZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is EX09 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 YBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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