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YH09 BNF

2009 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,643 mi
Last recorded114,643 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 BNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,291 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,924 miles

Front Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s handbrake low 25% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,593 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,593 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,933 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,933 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,093 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 BNF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

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

Is YH09 BNF safe to buy?

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