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YE09 VBG

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,220 mi
Last recorded183,220 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 VBG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 183,220 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded both sides / sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undercovers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 171,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 159,638 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 149,678 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,492 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 139,492 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 129,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 129,463 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Main beam bulb insecure / still working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 106,249 miles

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

vehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,284 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 97,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,191 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 90,191 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,237 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,594 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 VBG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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