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YE09 KUF

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,280 mi
Last recorded71,280 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,256 miles

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

incorrect mileage recorded last mot

Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,057 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,992 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,799 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 69,799 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

brake test not carried out

Pass 23 May 2017 69,342 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 64,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 53,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 44,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,077 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 KUF 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 93.3%.

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 KUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE09 KUF registered?

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

Is YE09 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 KUF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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