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YE09 KXT

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,034 mi
Last recorded156,034 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 156,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear sign on dash board

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 144,524 miles

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

Red brake light warning on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 144,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle seat (7.1.2 (d))

Red brake light warning on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 144,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Inner wheelarch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Red brake warning light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

various underside corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2022 123,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

various underside corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,087 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 116,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 116,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 106,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 99,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 88,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 88,008 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 73,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,616 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 66,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,973 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,256 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 KXT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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