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YG09 XCZ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,282 mi
Last recorded160,282 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,282 miles

under trays

Pass 20 Oct 2021 149,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,204 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 143,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 134,224 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

zero emmisions

Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 123,219 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

zero emissions registered at dga

Fail 8 Sep 2016 98,804 miles

registration plate deteriorated front & rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

zero emissions registered at dga

Pass 22 Aug 2015 89,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,440 miles

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

front wipers worn

nsf additional sidelight inoperative

rear disc n/s and o/s low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,665 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XCZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

YG09 XCZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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