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YE09 VBU

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,461 miles

3rd stop lamp leds inop

Offside sill cover damaged/missing

Fail 20 Feb 2018 78,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,930 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,415 miles

Offside Rear cuts to tyre tread

Offside side sill trim damaged

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,278 miles

os sill and front bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,278 miles

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

os sill and front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,267 miles

front bumper and os sill pannel damaged

ns mirror cracked

rear tyres worn bald on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,504 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,504 miles

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.

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 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.

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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.

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