MOT Status
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149,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under body plastic covers
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
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))
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
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
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))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under trays fitted to vehicle
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
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)
engine covers and under trays fitted
N/S/F 255/35/19 tyre worn on outer edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YE09 KPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YE09 KPA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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