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YE09 UXY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,471 mi
Last recorded199,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 199,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 186,202 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 185,522 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some de-bonding of rear suspension bushes

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2022 185,417 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some de-bonding of rear suspension bushes

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2021 178,691 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 178,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 171,326 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 171,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 155,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 155,868 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Exhaust flexi failed. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,592 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 139,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,207 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 123,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 107,896 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 107,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 91,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 77,497 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,483 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 39,519 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 UXY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

YE09 UXY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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