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YG09 OET

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 130,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,182 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,150 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,164 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 110,164 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,176 miles

advise cut s/wall n/s/front

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 OET is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

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

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