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YK09 UKV

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

251,789 mi
Last recorded251,789 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 251,789 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside & Offside. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 140,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 221,690 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 221,677 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 205,610 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 205,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 194,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 168,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 136,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 113,479 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,845 miles

Front number plate has water ingress.

Nearside Front tyre bald at inner edge,cords will be seen soon.

Nearside Rear tyre bald at inner edges.

Offside Front tyre worn at both edges.

trailer socket removed.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,409 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 90,113 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 22 Feb 2013 46,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

service due warning light on

uneven wear on inner treads of both front tyres

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 UKV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

YK09 UKV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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