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YB09 ZLE

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,174 mi
Last recorded148,174 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 148,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 145,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 145,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 144,280 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 143,316 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge part-worn fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 143,312 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 127,983 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 12 Dec 2019 127,980 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 121,762 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 121,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2017 114,839 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 114,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,903 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 102,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,321 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,463 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,532 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 ZLE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

YB09 ZLE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 ZLE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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