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YE09 KVB

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,850 mi
Last recorded140,850 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 140,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,837 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 124,837 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 110,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 110,511 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 94,923 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,799 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5 mm ...225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 91,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5 mm ...225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,542 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 87,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side plus n/s heavily fluctuating and low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 84,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,764 miles

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle

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

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

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 May 2016 74,662 miles

emission results 0.00 1/m

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Pass 27 May 2014 57,234 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 38,917 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 28,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre slightly worn at outer edge

Pass 21 May 2012 28,455 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre slightly worn at outer edge

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 KVB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KVB, 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 KVB registered?

YE09 KVB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is YE09 KVB safe to buy?

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