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YEZ 6812

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,834 mi
Last recorded178,834 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 6812
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 178,834 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 178,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 168,799 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 168,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 161,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 151,473 miles

emissions clean so no printout

Fail 15 Sep 2021 151,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

emissions clean so no printout

Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,296 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 145,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 136,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,080 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 116,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 101,791 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 15 Sep 2015 91,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,610 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 75,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

bonnet catch stiff

interior mirror missing

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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YEZ 6812 is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEZ 6812, 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

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What year was YEZ 6812 registered?

YEZ 6812 is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is YEZ 6812 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 6812 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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