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YP09 XBR

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,457 mi
Last recorded123,457 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 XBR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 123,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 112,273 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 106,488 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,404 miles

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

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,205 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,309 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,031 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,016 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 31,016 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,489 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 XBR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

YP09 XBR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is YP09 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 XBR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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