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YF09 LLO

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 140,261 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 134,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 118,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LLO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LLO, 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

How do I check the history of YF09 LLO?

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What year was YF09 LLO registered?

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

Is YF09 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 LLO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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