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YE09 JYK

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,598 mi
Last recorded155,598 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 JYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 155,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 155,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 148,050 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 148,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 139,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 127,855 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,779 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,851 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 92,130 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 84,093 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 73,715 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,157 miles

Objects Removed Prior To The Test

Fail 23 Dec 2015 63,157 miles

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

Objects Removed Prior To The Test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 53,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,179 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,422 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 JYK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JYK, 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 JYK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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