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YC09 CFV

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,037 mi
Last recorded147,037 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 CFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 147,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 140,778 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,631 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,049 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,311 miles

engine covers fitted

front inner brake pads low

rear inner brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 40,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

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 CFV 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 YC09 CFV, 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 YC09 CFV registered?

YC09 CFV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is YC09 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 CFV 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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