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YK09 UAR

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,369 mi
Last recorded138,369 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UAR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 245/40/r18 Y inner edge (4.1.E.1)

high level stop light not working

Fail 3 Mar 2017 138,365 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 245/40/r18 Y inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,470 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 120,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working twin (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,654 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,654 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,771 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 UAR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

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

Is YK09 UAR safe to buy?

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