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YH09 AXG

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,645 mi
Last recorded189,645 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 189,645 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 184,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 177,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 164,596 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 151,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 123,811 miles

front brake discs worn

near side front anti roll drop link rubbers perished

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 112,962 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,272 miles

all tyre valves are perished

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,125 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 34,125 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement.a.s.a.p)

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 AXG 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 87.5%.

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 AXG, 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 AXG registered?

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

Is YH09 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 AXG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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