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YC09 YUJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,230 mi
Last recorded141,230 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 141,230 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 128,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 116,548 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,010 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,857 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 79,824 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,772 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,855 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 17,621 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 YUJ 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 87.5%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC09 YUJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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