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YC09 XUP

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,188 mi
Last recorded200,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 XUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 200,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Facing front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 200,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Facing front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 195,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 26 May 2023 185,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 173,509 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 166,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper damaged underside of car coverd by plastic panels

Pass 8 Oct 2020 162,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 147,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,688 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,272 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 107,468 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre worn inner edge

O/s/r tyre starting to mis-shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f inner side light out

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,426 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,785 miles

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

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 XUP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

YC09 XUP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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