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YC09 BYH

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,689 mi
Last recorded226,689 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 226,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and cracking 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 226,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and cracking 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 220,950 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 220,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 215,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 215,467 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 202,453 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 202,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 184,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 169,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

park brake limited travel left

sensor damaged and loom repaird

under tray missing from under front bumper and rad

under tray part missing to protect fuel filter

Pass 10 Dec 2019 157,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 147,219 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 147,217 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 137,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 123,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,127 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 37,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,094 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,702 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,374 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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YC09 BYH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 YC09 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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