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YE09 KKZ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,955 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 102,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,445 miles

Central stop lamp partly inoperative

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Handbrake high travel

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central stop lamp partly inoperative

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Handbrake high travel

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

Offside reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,703 miles

cover sills shields

hand brake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,706 miles

both rear tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

brake pad warning light on dash

nearside rear brake discs corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 73,367 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,520 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 67,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,188 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 KKZ 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 72.2%.

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 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 KKZ, 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 KKZ registered?

YE09 KKZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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