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YE09 JZC

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,774 mi
Last recorded95,774 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 95,774 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device does not work

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush on near and offside slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,703 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on near and offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,701 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to brake pad wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, nearside is close to limit, strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on near and offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,879 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,268 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,719 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 54,669 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,584 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,330 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 36,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,003 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 20 Feb 2013 25,644 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,278 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 JZC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JZC, 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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What year was YE09 JZC registered?

YE09 JZC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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