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YB09 XZH

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,270 mi
Last recorded212,270 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 212,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 200,541 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 25 Aug 2015 183,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four brake discs worn and lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

low emissions,oil temp 73 degrees,no print out

Fail 25 Aug 2015 183,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs worn and lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

low emissions,oil temp 73 degrees,no print out

Pass 11 Aug 2014 170,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 124,119 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XZH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XZH, 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 YB09 XZH registered?

YB09 XZH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is YB09 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 XZH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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