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YK09 OZO

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,778 mi
Last recorded125,778 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 125,778 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 125,773 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))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 103,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,017 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,276 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,543 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,097 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,015 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 56,490 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,809 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 42,623 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,006 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,789 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 OZO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OZO, 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 OZO registered?

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

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