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YK09 NYC

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,392 mi
Last recorded92,392 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,392 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2024 84,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 81,080 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 81,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2020 75,364 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,545 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 74,545 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 72,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,991 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,098 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 66,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,610 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,402 miles

front tyres getting low on outer edges

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,615 miles

all tyres has been runnig on very low presure

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 NYC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

YK09 NYC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is YK09 NYC safe to buy?

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