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YC09 UBG

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,689 mi
Last recorded76,689 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,689 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 76,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,108 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,295 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,964 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,639 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,552 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,693 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 16,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UBG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

YC09 UBG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is YC09 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UBG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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