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YG09 TLK

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,135 mi
Last recorded149,135 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 149,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,853 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand brake lever has little reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 135,853 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3x wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand brake lever has little reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,400 miles

brake pads light on

tyre pressure light on

Fail 21 Jan 2021 131,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

brake pads light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 125,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 125,698 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 122,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 122,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 107,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,848 miles

Child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nail

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Nail

Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,256 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,373 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,668 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 TLK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

YG09 TLK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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