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YK09 OYJ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,744 mi
Last recorded124,744 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 124,744 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,189 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,485 miles

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,891 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OYJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

YK09 OYJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is YK09 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 OYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK09 OYJ have outstanding finance?

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