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YE09 KPA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,579 mi
Last recorded149,579 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 149,579 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 140,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 133,390 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,232 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body plastic covers

Fail 7 Dec 2021 119,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body plastic covers

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,572 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 inner edge - ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 110,214 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))

under cover plastic covers

Fail 16 Dec 2019 110,213 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

under cover plastic covers

Pass 22 Dec 2018 102,412 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 102,412 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,109 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Dec 2017 93,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,290 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,479 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 67,426 miles

N/S/F 255/35/19 tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,130 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,126 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 52,409 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 52,409 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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 KPA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

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

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