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YG09 NUV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,147 mi
Last recorded182,147 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 NUV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 182,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 182,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 176,311 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 21 Nov 2024 176,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2023 169,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 169,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 164,660 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also bald inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 159,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle as run flat tyre on nsr and normal on osr not recommended

Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,332 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 140,504 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 140,504 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,616 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))

drivers mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2018 114,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

drivers mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,723 miles

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 2 Sep 2016 83,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,327 miles

both front tyres getting low inside edges

both rear tyres worn low in center of tread

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,479 miles

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,479 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,234 miles

plastic covers fitted

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 NUV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUV, 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 YG09 NUV registered?

YG09 NUV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is YG09 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 NUV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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