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YD09 WTV

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,174 mi
Last recorded141,174 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 141,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 125,695 miles

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Fail 9 Nov 2016 125,695 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of offside rear tyre (nail in it,s tread) .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,961 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

brake warning lamp on

drivers mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads worn thin

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 106,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake pads worn thin

brake warning lamp on

drivers mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads worn thin

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 698,403 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,946 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 WTV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD09 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

YD09 WTV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 WTV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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