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YG09 OBR

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,019 mi
Last recorded222,019 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 222,019 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip fitted in the swept area/zone A of the windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted to standard headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted to standard headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal defective and grip missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air spring perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Mirror glass discoloured

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

Parking brake lever has travel but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Transmission defective

Pass 18 Dec 2024 218,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 214,536 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 209,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 209,384 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension excessively low

Pass 30 Oct 2021 203,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 194,380 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 25 Apr 2019 183,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 161,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 143,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,487 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 123,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,250 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly worn and offside is slightly stepping on inner edge

rear inner brake pads slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn

O/S/F tyre outer edge worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre outer edge worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,598 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 OBR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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