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YC09 UNU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,955 mi
Last recorded128,955 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 128,955 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 119,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,705 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 110,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,737 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 99,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,481 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 66,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,199 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,142 miles

inner bead rims slightly distorted.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 21,142 miles

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

inner bead rims slightly distorted.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 UNU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

YC09 UNU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is YC09 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UNU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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