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YH09 AHP

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,175 mi
Last recorded157,175 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 157,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 152,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test On mirror ()

Fail 3 Feb 2023 144,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test On mirror ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,365 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 137,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 ZR 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat shield vibrating

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,940 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

Pass 13 Feb 2020 125,323 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 115,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,869 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,665 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,020 miles

minor distortion front inner rims

rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,045 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 AHP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AHP, 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 AHP registered?

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

Is YH09 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 AHP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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