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YB09 XZG

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,638 mi
Last recorded104,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XZG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,638 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 89,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,935 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 72,004 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 66,123 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 58,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Dec 2018 53,666 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,425 miles

Chips on screen

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 42,066 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,954 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 10,371 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 9,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,592 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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YB09 XZG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB09 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

Is YB09 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 XZG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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