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YE09 UZW

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,529 mi
Last recorded166,529 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 166,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily/in poor condition STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

interior lights flickering

Pass 2 Sep 2024 145,220 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 145,220 miles

Central Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 142,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 137,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Aug 2020 128,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 112,121 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 112,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps less than 50% (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,666 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,550 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,728 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear to inner edge

Offside wing mirror glass slight damage

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

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 54,045 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 UZW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

YE09 UZW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YE09 UZW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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