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YKZ 2746

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,797 mi
Last recorded115,797 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 2746
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 115,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 106,331 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 106,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,255 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,235 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,960 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,564 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 58,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,638 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YKZ 2746 is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YKZ 2746, 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 YKZ 2746?

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What year was YKZ 2746 registered?

YKZ 2746 is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is YKZ 2746 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKZ 2746 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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