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YE09 CDK

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

261,650 mi
Last recorded261,650 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 CDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 261,650 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 261,649 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 227,989 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both outer joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 227,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both outer joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 194,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 163,956 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour top lights in orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 144,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 137,036 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 131,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 124,307 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,596 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,612 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 107,480 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 107,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 28,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 CDK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 YE09 CDK, 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 YE09 CDK registered?

YE09 CDK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is YE09 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 CDK 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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