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GU09 YCM

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,696 mi
Last recorded164,696 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YCM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 164,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 150,656 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))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both front wipers loose

Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + has a flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level low on dipstick

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,068 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,197 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,068 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on edges

N/S/R tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,068 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on edges

N/S/R tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,136 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 59,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,890 miles

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Offside hand brake efficiency low.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 55,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Offside hand brake efficiency low.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,865 miles

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 42,605 miles

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

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,562 miles

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,517 miles

Nearside 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)

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU09 YCM is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU09 YCM, 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 GU09 YCM registered?

GU09 YCM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is GU09 YCM safe to buy?

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