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YE09 KYJ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,087 mi
Last recorded138,087 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 138,087 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 127,317 miles

both headlamp outer lenses hazed

center brake light bulbs no working but not over 50 %

Fail 12 May 2025 127,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear worn on inner edge and tread close to legal limit

both headlamp outer lenses hazed

center brake light bulbs no working but not over 50 %

Pass 8 May 2024 114,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,683 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,318 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 68,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,578 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 58,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,372 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,200 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 KYJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

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

Is YE09 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 KYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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