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YE09 KHJ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,194 mi
Last recorded163,194 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 163,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 151,113 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 141,095 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 140,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 126,543 miles

Offside Wiper assembly broken

Pass 5 Feb 2020 112,515 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,622 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 93,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,701 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,701 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,283 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 16 Oct 2015 64,679 miles

front bumper damaged

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,654 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper accident damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2014 56,654 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper accident damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KHJ 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 76.5%.

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

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