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YF09 KMG

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 KMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 132,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 127,518 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 127,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm has a slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 119,488 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm has a slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

full under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 102,610 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 102,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 91,539 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,547 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,558 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,351 miles

slight damage n/s/r light lens

Pass 12 Dec 2015 65,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,274 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,406 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,641 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 25,629 miles

Advise both o/s road wheels very slightly out of shape.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KMG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG registered?

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

Is YF09 KMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 KMG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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