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YB09 MBV

2009 BMW 320D

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,113 mi
Last recorded171,113 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 320D88,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 MBV
MakeBMW
Model320D
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 171,113 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 171,102 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 156,733 miles

Central exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 156,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 135,721 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,317 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 123,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 111,422 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 104,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 96,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,846 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 88,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,445 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn low

trigger point not met

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,060 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,855 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 320D?

Based on 680 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
6,719
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
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YB09 MBV is a 2009 BMW 320D in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 BMW 320D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 88,846 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 320D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB09 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 320D typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 320D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB09 MBV registered?

YB09 MBV is a 2009 BMW 320D, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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