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YE09 KVL

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,868 mi
Last recorded132,868 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 KVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,868 miles

Nearside Front head light Aim Adjusted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 125,659 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 17 May 2018 119,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 19 May 2017 109,848 miles

brake discs rusting,passenger front tyre low on inner tread,passenger rear tyre low on inner tread,battery weak

Pass 15 May 2015 85,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,308 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,726 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 KVL is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KVL, 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 KVL registered?

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

Is YE09 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 KVL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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