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YH09 AKG

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,752 mi
Last recorded168,752 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AKG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 168,752 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jul 2025 156,294 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,518 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Jun 2024 142,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jul 2023 131,254 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jul 2022 120,061 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Jul 2022 120,055 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,699 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Jul 2020 101,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,573 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,856 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 May 2017 65,445 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,061 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 50,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 AKG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH09 AKG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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