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YK09 RVL

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,330 mi
Last recorded180,330 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 180,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 177,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge at an angle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge at an angle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 169,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 162,613 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 156,080 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 146,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,672 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 115,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,389 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,417 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low edges

nearside front tyre cracked inner side wall

to clean to diesel test

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

to clean to diesel test

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,424 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

to clean to diesel test

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

to clean to diesel test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,520 miles

diesel to clean for test

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 RVL 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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK09 RVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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