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YC09 YJO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,738 mi
Last recorded135,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 135,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 135,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 133,806 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 133,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 131,250 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 131,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 125,253 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 121,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 119,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 113,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 105,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,604 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,604 miles

Offside 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 YJO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

YC09 YJO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YC09 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 YJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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