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YE09 CNU

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,244 mi
Last recorded136,244 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 CNU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,244 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm of tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 136,244 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm of tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 123,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 111,793 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2019 111,793 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no fluid in (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,546 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,770 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,018 miles

too clean for emissions

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,540 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,530 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,263 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 55,168 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 53,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,016 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 47,016 miles

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

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 CNU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CNU, 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 CNU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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