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YK09 TBY

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,393 mi
Last recorded95,393 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 93,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wiper arm worn

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,748 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,669 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 59,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 42,737 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,461 miles

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 TBY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

YK09 TBY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YK09 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 TBY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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