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YF09 VVO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,624 mi
Last recorded147,624 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 147,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Evidence of oil in CV boot area possibly from previous CV boot issue

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 147,617 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 144,424 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

front number plate poor

Pass 29 May 2021 134,538 miles

both rear tyres tread depth low

Fail 27 May 2021 134,536 miles

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

both rear tyres tread depth low

Pass 9 Jun 2020 126,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,578 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 104,251 miles

Nearside park brake has reduced effort

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 104,231 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside park brake has reduced effort

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

all windows inoperative

both front control arm bushes have slight play, n/s bush appears to be splitting but bushes are not fully visible to inspect

both front tyre slightly scrubbing on outer edges

Fail 13 Jun 2017 91,124 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

all windows inoperative

both front control arm bushes have slight play, n/s bush appears to be splitting but bushes are not fully visible to inspect

both front tyre slightly scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2016 78,026 miles

all pads getting low

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,089 miles

crack in screen

front tyres feathering on inner edges

rear bushes starting to split

rear discs worn

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,291 miles

cut in nsr tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,290 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

cut in nsr tyre

hand brake pulls high

strong advise - osf tyre worn on outer edge close to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,525 miles

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 3 Aug 2012 24,705 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 VVO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

YF09 VVO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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