MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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3rd stop lamp leds inop
Offside sill cover damaged/missing
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
3rd stop lamp leds inop
Offside sill cover damaged/missing
Offside Rear cuts to tyre tread
Offside side sill trim damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
os sill and front bumper damaged
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
os sill and front bumper damaged
front bumper and os sill pannel damaged
ns mirror cracked
rear tyres worn bald on edges
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
front bumper and os sill pannel damaged
ns mirror cracked
rear tyres worn bald on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE09 VBU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 VBU, 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
How do I check the history of YE09 VBU?
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What year was YE09 VBU registered?
YE09 VBU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2009.
Is YE09 VBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YE09 VBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YE09 VBU have outstanding finance?
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