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YE09 KPG

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,561 mi
Last recorded133,561 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 133,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 124,662 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 119,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,154 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 112,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 104,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,106 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,638 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 78,659 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 78,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,779 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,385 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 59,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,211 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 43,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,406 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 KPG 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 88.9%.

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 KPG, 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 KPG registered?

YE09 KPG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is YE09 KPG safe to buy?

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