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YK09 PVO

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,525 mi
Last recorded171,525 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 PVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 171,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 171,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 162,435 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 151,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 146,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 146,158 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 138,097 miles

Rear both rear suspension airbags have cords exposed but not leaking and system functioning

low emitter

Fail 11 Feb 2022 138,036 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 245/40zrf18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge nearly to cords 245/40zrf18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear suspension airbags have cords exposed but not leaking and system functioning

low emitter

Pass 6 Feb 2021 126,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

LOW EMISSIONS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,039 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,485 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,598 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,380 miles

Nearside rear jacking block missing

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 63,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 245/40/R18(93Y)

Nearside rear jacking block missing

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,083 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,897 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 PVO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

YK09 PVO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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