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YF09 KUE

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

238,789 mi
Last recorded238,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 238,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 220,624 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 6 Jan 2024 198,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has been fitted with daytime run lights they are incorrect colour

Pass 8 Dec 2022 179,007 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 163,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,632 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on inside edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,911 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 84,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,227 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,324 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 KUE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

YF09 KUE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YF09 KUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 KUE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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