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YF09 LAE

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,523 mi
Last recorded125,523 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 125,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 125,523 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,853 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,721 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,391 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,451 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,634 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 89,634 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,367 miles

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,623 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 13 Jun 2017 58,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Nearside Front advise tyre bald on inner edge and cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge almost to cords

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,259 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 45,352 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,510 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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 38,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,773 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

child seat fitted in rear

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 LAE 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 66.7%.

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 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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

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

Is YF09 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 LAE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF09 LAE have outstanding finance?

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