MOT Status
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270,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint to central pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. fitted 245/45/18 96y run flat rest are 245/40zr18 97wxl (5.2.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint to central pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
reverse lamps not working
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/40zr18 97yxl rft (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel fractured Inner lip (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper 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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Small crack on wheel
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Small crack on wheel
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers fitted .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
under trays fitted .
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
engine covers fitted .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
under trays fitted .
engine covers fitted .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
offside rear tyre has nails in it,s tread .
under trays fitted .
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine covers fitted .
nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
offside rear tyre has nails in it,s tread .
under trays fitted .
engine cover and under trays fitted .
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YC09 BBV 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 71.4%.
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 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 YC09 BBV, 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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YC09 BBV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2009.
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