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YC09 YMU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

241,790 mi
Last recorded241,790 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 241,790 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 241,785 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 219,722 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 181,872 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 181,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 147,254 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 117,878 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 117,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 86,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 42,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,339 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 YMU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

YC09 YMU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is YC09 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 YMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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