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YB09 ZNA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,246 mi
Last recorded86,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,224 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre 2255017

Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 72,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,712 miles

Offside Rear brake pad low

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,372 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,002 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,008 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 23,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outter edges.

Rear tyres wearing on onner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZNA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZNA, 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

How do I check the history of YB09 ZNA?

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What year was YB09 ZNA registered?

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

Is YB09 ZNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 ZNA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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