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YG09 XLC

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,037 mi
Last recorded163,037 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 163,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 150,788 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm (Forward most) inner bushes worn & have movement (Not excessive)

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear shock absorber light misting of oil

Rear reigistration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 May 2023 140,808 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm (Forward most) inner bushes worn & have movement (Not excessive)

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn close to wear markers 2mm

Pass 20 May 2022 131,754 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm (Forward most) inner bushes worn & have movement (Not excessive)

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Both sides rear tyres approaching wear markers

Pass 25 May 2021 123,651 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 123,651 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 117,116 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 108,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 99,978 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,978 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,805 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 52,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,860 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,486 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 XLC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XLC, 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

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What year was YG09 XLC registered?

YG09 XLC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is YG09 XLC safe to buy?

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