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YF09 LNP

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,154 mi
Last recorded136,154 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 136,154 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 136,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2025 128,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 121,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 121,626 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 115,026 miles

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,876 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,581 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,864 miles

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,980 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,711 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,711 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,093 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 36,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Cut in the offside front tyre cords not visible.

Cut in the offside rear tyre cords not visible.

Offside front tyre worn to 0mm on the outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn to 0mm on the inner edge.

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 LNP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LNP, 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 LNP?

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What year was YF09 LNP registered?

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

Is YF09 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 LNP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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