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YF09 EWO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,241 mi
Last recorded181,241 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 EWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 181,241 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 181,241 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 168,021 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 161,325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 156,658 miles

Centre brake lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2018 154,345 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 154,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 avon 98w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen stone chip damaged.Rear center stop lamp 80% working

Pass 29 Aug 2017 145,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 129,884 miles

Cut in offside front tyre wall & front tyres worn slightly outside edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 120,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 120,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,343 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,430 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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YF09 EWO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF09 EWO, 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 YF09 EWO registered?

YF09 EWO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is YF09 EWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 EWO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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