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YK09 GWW

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,037 mi
Last recorded127,037 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 GWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 127,037 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 127,037 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 126,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2022 121,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged + grille also damaged

Nearside Front brake judder

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted obsecuring some testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,886 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure broken and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear heavy judder in brake rollers when parking brake applied

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to front bumper and grill

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

damage to front bumper and front grill

Pass 16 Nov 2019 107,542 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage to body work and under tray

Fail 16 Nov 2019 107,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage to body work and under tray

Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear distorting and worn on inner edge

front wiper blades slightly smearing

headlight aim on minimum

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,585 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 96,574 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,103 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,759 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,759 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,163 miles

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

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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YK09 GWW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK09 GWW, 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 YK09 GWW registered?

YK09 GWW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is YK09 GWW safe to buy?

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