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YH09 AVP

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,150 mi
Last recorded148,150 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 148,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 138,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 138,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel inner rim buckled / bent in two places. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass wobbles. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Wear and slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 120,343 miles

nearside rear wheel inner rim has impact damaged

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 106,782 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,030 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,716 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,716 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 68,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,161 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 62,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 AVP 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 75%.

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 AVP, 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 AVP registered?

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

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