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YK09 RZN

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,350 mi
Last recorded138,350 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 RZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 138,350 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2021 138,350 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,128 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged and loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

tyre lamp on

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 127,128 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged and loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

tyre lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 104,215 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 104,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,886 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 100,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,899 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted obscuring adult seat belts

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items in engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,847 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,423 miles

offside rear tyre on limits of 1.6mm

Fail 22 Nov 2012 63,423 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limits of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RZN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RZN, 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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What year was YK09 RZN registered?

YK09 RZN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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