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YE09 ETX

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 93,786 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 92,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,489 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at end of pipe by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 78,052 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,856 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 72,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres edges worn and cracking in centre

Pass 10 May 2017 70,444 miles

engine covers obscuring some components

front tyres perished

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2016 61,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 56,196 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 47,600 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 40,218 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 34,066 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 ETX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ETX, 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

How do I check the history of YE09 ETX?

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What year was YE09 ETX registered?

YE09 ETX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is YE09 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 ETX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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