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YK09 MZE

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,973 mi
Last recorded137,973 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 137,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 131,372 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 125,888 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 123,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,253 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,827 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,879 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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YK09 MZE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK09 MZE, 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 YK09 MZE registered?

YK09 MZE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is YK09 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 MZE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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