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YK09 TWD

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,705 mi
Last recorded181,705 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 181,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 155,806 miles

Central Front Body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 141,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,482 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 130,481 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,752 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 105,001 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 91,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,846 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 78,089 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 78,089 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2012 53,709 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing

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 TWD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

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

Is YK09 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 TWD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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