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YB09 XXF

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,110 mi
Last recorded181,110 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 181,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 176,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 164,361 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 163,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 150,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 150,504 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 136,948 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 136,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 117,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 104,927 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,231 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2015 79,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,878 miles

Advise no emission printout as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading

Fail 14 Jun 2014 64,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise no emission printout as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

V. slight play in OS T.R.E

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,066 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,065 miles

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

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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YB09 XXF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB09 XXF, 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 YB09 XXF registered?

YB09 XXF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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