MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive around rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside and slight condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive around rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside and slight condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
nearside front brake wear indicator wiring detached
rear diff slightly leaking
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
nearside front brake wear indicator wiring detached
rear diff slightly leaking
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tailgate damage
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YK09 RSU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RSU, 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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YK09 RSU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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