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YE09 JYN

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,700 mi
Last recorded213,700 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 213,700 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 201,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 195,761 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 188,199 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 175,864 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 157,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 155,227 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 155,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 149,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 138,581 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 138,581 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,086 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 128,086 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads on 3mm approximately

n/s/f tyre on 3mm 245/40/18

oil residue around rear differential

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,966 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 3 Apr 2013 84,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,483 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 JYN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 JYN, 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 JYN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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