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YC09 YTD

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

274,216 mi
Last recorded274,216 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 274,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake lever travel high

Pass 24 Jun 2025 250,995 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2025 250,995 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2024 237,659 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Jun 2024 237,659 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2023 201,001 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2022 179,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 168,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 153,113 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 144,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 134,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 123,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,853 miles

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f headlamp damp inside lens still has aim and pattern at time of test.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,853 miles

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

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f headlamp damp inside lens still has aim and pattern at time of test.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,367 miles

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre perrished/small cuts in tread no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

o/s/f headleamp lens misty still has aim and pattern at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2013 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,611 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 YTD 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 84.2%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

YC09 YTD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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