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YF09 JZR

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,250 mi
Last recorded179,250 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 179,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 167,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 154,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 149,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 140,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 131,847 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 131,847 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 124,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,809 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 18 Mar 2013 71,343 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,135 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 JZR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZR, 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 YF09 JZR registered?

YF09 JZR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YF09 JZR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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