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YB09 YAO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,747 mi
Last recorded133,747 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 YAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 133,747 miles

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 128,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 119,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,023 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 112,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 107,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,821 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,171 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2015 74,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,722 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,722 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 45,875 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,580 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 YAO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

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

Is YB09 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 YAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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