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YC09 YMX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,898 mi
Last recorded114,898 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 114,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 111,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 104,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 90,086 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 90,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,767 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 82,357 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 82,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,025 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,277 miles

front screen damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2017 67,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 rft (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front screen damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,670 miles

Buldge in N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,026 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 25,026 miles

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

245/40 R18 93Y GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT (rft)

Offside Rear 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 YMX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

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

Is YC09 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 YMX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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