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YD09 WSO

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,642 mi
Last recorded160,642 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 160,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 156,672 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 148,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 141,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 131,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,508 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 120,192 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 120,188 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r tyre runflat deflated (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 99,048 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Front wiper linkage deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2018 99,046 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Front wiper linkage deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,143 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 76,143 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,438 miles

2x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and wearing on outer advise replacement

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,862 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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YD09 WSO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YD09 WSO, 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 YD09 WSO registered?

YD09 WSO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is YD09 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 WSO 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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