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YE09 CEU

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

207,252 mi
Last recorded207,252 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 CEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 207,252 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 197,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 197,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 189,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 180,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 167,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 161,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 156,118 miles

park brake little reserve travel

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside mirror plastic trim missing

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2018 156,118 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside mirror plastic trim missing

nearside rear lens cracked

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jul 2017 155,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 149,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 141,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 130,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,406 miles

Printer was unable to produce a printout due to emissions reading too low. Emissions limits were tested and met.

Pass 22 May 2012 94,128 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)

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 CEU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YE09 CEU, 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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YE09 CEU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is YE09 CEU safe to buy?

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