CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK09 TWE

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,554 mi
Last recorded152,554 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 152,554 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 142,850 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 142,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 134,905 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

plastics sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 20 May 2024 134,902 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

plastics sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

tpms light on

Pass 27 Apr 2023 122,897 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 27 Apr 2023 122,894 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 12 May 2022 119,177 miles

exhaust flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cable snot checked

Fail 12 May 2022 119,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside main beam bulb fitted incorrect

exhaust flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cable snot checked

Pass 21 May 2021 113,842 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 21 May 2021 113,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 22 May 2020 109,257 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 109,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 102,921 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre has severe sidewall damage(kerbing)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 102,921 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre has severe sidewall damage(kerbing)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 101,023 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn down on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 101,023 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn down on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 92,131 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 92,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 78,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in center of tread

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)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 13 May 2016 78,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in center of tread

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)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,628 miles

Both front and both rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Nail found in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,328 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK09 TWE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWE, 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

How do I check the history of YK09 TWE?

You can check the full history of YK09 TWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK09 TWE registered?

YK09 TWE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is YK09 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 TWE shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK09 TWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK09 TWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.