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YF09 UMC

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,799 mi
Last recorded169,799 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UMC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 169,799 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 169,235 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction red light on dash (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 156,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs wearing thin on inside face. (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 155,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs wearing thin on inside face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 145,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 145,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,292 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,319 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2013 92,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UMC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMC, 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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YF09 UMC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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