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YG09 TYX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,311 mi
Last recorded149,311 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 149,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 132,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 131,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 118,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 110,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 98,663 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 85,740 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 85,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,941 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 60,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully inspected due to kids seat in place

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 46,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2014 38,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seatbelt stalk not working (full of glass)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,896 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,629 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 TYX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

YG09 TYX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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