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YG09 NPJ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,062 mi
Last recorded193,062 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 NPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 193,062 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 193,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 191,825 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 185,550 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 8 Feb 2021 178,863 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 8 Feb 2021 178,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 1 Feb 2020 174,802 miles

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 2 Feb 2019 165,664 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 165,569 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F Upper side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 157,748 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust flexi damaged

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 157,646 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust flexi damaged

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 149,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyres has a uneven wear on the inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2017 149,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyres has a uneven wear on the inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2016 143,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,252 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,303 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 73,307 miles

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

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

n/s/r trye hard wearing on inner tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,545 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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YG09 NPJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG09 NPJ, 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 YG09 NPJ registered?

YG09 NPJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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