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YH09 AGV

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,824 mi
Last recorded149,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 149,824 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 134,990 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 112,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 103,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars.

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,823 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,719 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner treads

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,523 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,843 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,669 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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YH09 AGV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YH09 AGV, 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 YH09 AGV registered?

YH09 AGV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is YH09 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 AGV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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