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YF09 KTU

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,084 mi
Last recorded170,084 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 170,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 153,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 128,587 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 113,069 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. sticker removed from nearside swept area. ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 101,851 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. sticker removed from nearside swept area. ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,442 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 81,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,969 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 73,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,610 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 67,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2 mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,118 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,037 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

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 KTU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

YF09 KTU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is YF09 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 KTU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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