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YE09 KTX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,262 mi
Last recorded204,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 KTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 204,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 187,917 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 187,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 170,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 152,150 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 134,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,060 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 125,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,241 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,572 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,129 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,674 miles

n/s o/s front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

slight cut o/s front tyre tread

slight kerb scuffs n/s o/s front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,674 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s o/s front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

slight cut o/s front tyre tread

slight kerb scuffs n/s o/s front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,693 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 31,700 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 31,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions to low for tester to pick up on

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 KTX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

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

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