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YF09 LKC

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,905 mi
Last recorded128,905 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 128,905 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 127,957 miles

nearside park park readings low

Fail 18 Mar 2021 127,957 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside park park readings low

Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 121,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,994 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,858 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 93,853 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,523 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front jacking block missing

Pass 28 May 2013 55,803 miles

Offside front jacking block missing.

Pass 24 May 2012 40,876 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 LKC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LKC, 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.

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What year was YF09 LKC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF09 LKC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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