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YE09 KVT

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,066 mi
Last recorded185,066 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 KVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 185,066 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 185,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 181,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 177,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 177,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 170,293 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 165,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 3 Nov 2020 159,425 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Nov 2020 159,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 152,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 148,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 133,256 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL CUT

UNDERCOVERS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,962 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,574 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,414 miles

PDC light "On"

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,337 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 KVT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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