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YH09 AMO

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,340 mi
Last recorded153,340 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 153,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,993 miles

offside parking brake grabs considerably

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

radiator cradle and associated items damaged / missing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 147,993 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged seat belt cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside parking brake grabs considerably

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

radiator cradle and associated items damaged / missing

Pass 27 Apr 2019 142,336 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 134,972 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 126,535 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside

Fail 27 Apr 2017 126,119 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,814 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 63,172 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 63,170 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,816 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 AMO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH09 AMO, 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 YH09 AMO registered?

YH09 AMO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 AMO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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