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YK09 ODA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 125,930 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,042 miles

Nearside Handbrake effort low

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17Y RF. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,698 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2019 78,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock damp

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge on limit cut in tread

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 58,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,585 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,568 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 ODA 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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

YK09 ODA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is YK09 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 ODA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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