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YP09 PZY

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,242 mi
Last recorded144,242 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 PZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 144,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

rattle on timing chain

smoking on startup

Pass 12 Dec 2023 143,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 121,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,500 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,556 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 110,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,796 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,984 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 29,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 11,144 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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YP09 PZY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YP09 PZY, 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 YP09 PZY registered?

YP09 PZY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YP09 PZY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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