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YC09 ZGS

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,810 mi
Last recorded218,810 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ZGS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 218,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 211,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres distorted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 201,462 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 201,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 192,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No reading obtained on DSM

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 192,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Low brake pad warning message on in dash

No reading obtained on DSM

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 176,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 158,781 miles

handbrake travel long but has reserve

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2020 151,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 11 Feb 2020 151,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,184 miles

both front bump stops breaking up and nearside adrift

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

covers fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,558 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 15,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 15,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

YC09 ZGS is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is YC09 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 ZGS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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