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YH09 AWG

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,131 mi
Last recorded135,131 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 135,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 135,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly cracked on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f mirror lense slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2024 135,013 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly cracked on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f mirror lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,333 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f mirror lense slightly deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 132,082 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f mirror lense slightly deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2022 132,082 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f mirror lense slightly deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,512 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread very slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 128,212 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,127 miles

front tyres wearing on tread edges

run flat tyres fitted on front, non run flat tyres fitted on rear

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,076 miles

o/s/r child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 1 May 2015 90,891 miles

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

unable to fully check o/s/r seatbelt due to fitment of child seat

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Feb 2013 63,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,736 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 AWG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey 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 AWG, 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 AWG registered?

YH09 AWG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 AWG 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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