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YE09 KSZ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,284 mi
Last recorded235,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 235,284 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 228,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 221,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 209,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

engine breather pipe broken

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

nearside front fog light inoperative

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2019 189,791 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 19 Aug 2019 189,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2018 170,326 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2018 170,326 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2016 127,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,878 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2014 84,878 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,605 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2012 44,801 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 KSZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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