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YG09 NXP

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,906 mi
Last recorded184,906 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 NXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 184,906 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 184,852 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Coil spring not fitted to stop correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 157,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rose] bushes on front bar osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms [front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 157,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rose] bushes on front bar osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust shield noisy/slightly loose

Front nsf/osf disc backing plates slightly loose

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms [front bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,749 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 130,826 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror deteriorated (still provides vision to rear)

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

Offside wing mirror deteriorated (still provides vision to rear)

Fail 17 Sep 2020 130,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside wing mirror deteriorated (still provides vision to rear)

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

Offside wing mirror deteriorated (still provides vision to rear)

Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 113,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,895 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,042 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front worn on outer tread face

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake rattle clip missing

some components could not be fully tested due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,661 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 NXP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

YG09 NXP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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