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YE09 ATX

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,575 mi
Last recorded100,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 ATX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,575 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 99,327 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light partially working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 98,430 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 98,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,015 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,208 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 97,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 95,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 91,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 87,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 84,675 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 84,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 22 May 2015 79,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 79,918 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 73,299 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 59,491 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 51,564 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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YE09 ATX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE09 ATX, 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 YE09 ATX registered?

YE09 ATX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is YE09 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 ATX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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