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YF09 UET

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,536 mi
Last recorded194,536 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 194,536 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front and rear doors slightly damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle underneath have corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2025 189,325 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 179,111 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 179,093 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 167,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 157,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 150,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 143,795 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources done (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 143,795 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources done (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 136,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot does no open

Fail 19 Jun 2019 136,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot does no open

Pass 27 Jun 2018 130,093 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 5 Jul 2017 113,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn close to limit. also both bald on inner edges and both in generally poor condition. (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,565 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 92,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,733 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,653 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,653 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges

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 UET is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue 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 UET, 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 UET registered?

YF09 UET is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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