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YP09 XBX

2009 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,631 mi
Last recorded153,631 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 XBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 153,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,026 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 137,026 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 127,909 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,998 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,989 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,477 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,476 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,598 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 XBX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Bronze 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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

YP09 XBX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is YP09 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 XBX 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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