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YD09 XMM

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,905 mi
Last recorded175,905 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 175,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 167,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 165,061 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully view underside due to undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 161,083 miles

Front shocker shrouds and bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 161,000 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard DPF pressure sensor pipe missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

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 no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front shocker shrouds and bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 154,790 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 150,511 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 150,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 147,792 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 147,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 142,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 139,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 102,906 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,948 miles

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

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

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 XMM 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 XMM, 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.

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What year was YD09 XMM registered?

YD09 XMM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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