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YK09 UCC

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,277 mi
Last recorded117,277 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UCC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,487 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,218 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 64,272 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,087 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre rubber deteriorated and cracking around tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside Front tyre rubber deteriorated and cracking around tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,779 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre cracking inner tread.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 36,317 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,317 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 UCC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

YK09 UCC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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