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YC09 TLO

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,376 mi
Last recorded106,376 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 TLO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission tested to clean

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,341 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 245/40/R18(93Y)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside raer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside front jacking block missing

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 TLO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 TLO, 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

How do I check the history of YC09 TLO?

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What year was YC09 TLO registered?

YC09 TLO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is YC09 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 TLO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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