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YK09 RYN

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,067 mi
Last recorded171,067 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 RYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 171,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 161,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 161,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 149,676 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 149,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 140,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 133,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 115,958 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,926 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,626 miles

all brake pads worn low

hand brake long travle

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,868 miles

Offside wiper blade leaving some streaking may need cleaning or replacement in the near future

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 RYN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN registered?

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

Is YK09 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 RYN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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