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116,865 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.5mm/slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Unable to inspect various underside components due to the under shields
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Unable to inspect various underside components due to the under shields
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre 3mm and nail in tread - 275/30R19Y96
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear tyre 3mm and nail in tread - 275/30R19Y96
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YN09 DOU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YN09 DOU, 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 YN09 DOU registered?
YN09 DOU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2009.
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