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YB09 ZYX

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,072 mi
Last recorded151,072 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 151,072 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 151,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 145,912 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 145,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 140,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 140,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 134,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,017 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,557 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,528 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 113,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,315 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,024 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,133 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 ZYX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB09 ZYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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