MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Control arm ball joint has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted obstructing view
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at limit in middle and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very close to limit in middle and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Some imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.
o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread area
sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC09 APV 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 82.4%.
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 YC09 APV, 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.
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What year was YC09 APV registered?
YC09 APV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2009.
Is YC09 APV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC09 APV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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