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YG09 SYR

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,031 mi
Last recorded147,031 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 147,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,524 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 119,842 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 119,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,923 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 94,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,619 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some items

Fail 16 Mar 2017 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre has a flat spot on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2016 68,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre has a flat spot on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,852 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,163 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 SYR 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 83.3%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

YG09 SYR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is YG09 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 SYR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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