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YK09 RYF

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,328 mi
Last recorded111,328 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,328 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,002 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 106,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,754 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,560 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,788 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,788 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,639 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 56,639 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,078 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,355 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 36,355 miles

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

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

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

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 RYF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

YK09 RYF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is YK09 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 RYF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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