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YK09 UHF

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,435 mi
Last recorded148,435 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 148,435 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 148,435 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 139,169 miles

slight leak on diff

Fail 12 Apr 2022 138,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch inside and out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 130,598 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,564 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 123,564 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,196 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 94,265 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 94,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 61,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has cut in inner edge but not deep enough to show cords

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,309 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has cut in inner edge but not deep enough to show cords

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,321 miles

sill covers & f/undertray fitted

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 UHF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

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

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