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YK09 RSU

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

258,130 mi
Last recorded258,130 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 RSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 258,130 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 252,133 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 229,125 miles

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))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 229,125 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 204,922 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 204,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 177,415 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 177,404 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,314 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 135,314 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,148 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 99,958 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,513 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 91,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,894 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,894 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 59,209 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,705 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,250 miles

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)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,250 miles

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?

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 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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