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YD09 XPC

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,244 mi
Last recorded188,244 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 188,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 180,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 175,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 155,492 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT, DEVOID OF TREAD AT INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 145,975 miles

Both sides rear tyres stepped

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 136,230 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,480 miles

no emission print out

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,110 miles

both rear H arm bushes debonded both sides...stone chip in windscreen...diff leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,743 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,737 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

O/s/f tyre punctured, cracked and tread 'feathered' on edge.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

O/s/f tyre punctured, cracked and tread 'feathered' on edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,965 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,987 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,781 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,453 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 XPC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD09 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

YD09 XPC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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