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YH09 YGU

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,886 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 49,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,689 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 43,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,043 miles

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,883 miles

Offside Front tyre valve cracked with perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,187 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracked slightly

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 38,186 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread cracked slightly

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,622 miles

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 10 Mar 2015 29,622 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,882 miles

front discs corroded on inner surfacea

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,098 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,102 miles

front brake discs corroded. not failing brake test

rear brake discs slight corrosion

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 YGU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

YH09 YGU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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