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YG09 RZU

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,609 mi
Last recorded197,609 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 197,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 190,633 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI STARTING TO SEPARATE.

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 190,613 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST FLEXI STARTING TO SEPARATE.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 182,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 171,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 158,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 147,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 138,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,155 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,792 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,587 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,952 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 RZU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RZU, 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

How do I check the history of YG09 RZU?

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What year was YG09 RZU registered?

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

Is YG09 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 RZU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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