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YC09 UON

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,251 mi
Last recorded174,251 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 174,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 167,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 161,350 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 156,081 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 140,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 25 Mar 2021 133,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 124,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,278 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 95,753 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2017 95,750 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 79,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,696 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,366 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 UON is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

YC09 UON is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is YC09 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UON shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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