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YH09 LGJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,102 mi
Last recorded220,102 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 LGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 220,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 188,187 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 188,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2017 153,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,776 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,776 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front offside and nearside tyres.Have damage to the outer side wall.

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front offside and nearside tyres.Have damage to the outer side wall.

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,268 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre outer sidewall cuts,but no visible cords.

offside rear tyre void of tread on inner shoulder.

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,716 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 LGJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

YH09 LGJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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