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YE09 KVJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,282 mi
Last recorded117,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,282 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 117,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,873 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,660 miles

Both front wheels are buckled

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 47,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions to lean to detect

nearside wiper smears

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 KVJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

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

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