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YP09 XLC

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,736 mi
Last recorded123,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 123,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 123,736 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 100,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 87,721 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,107 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,844 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,500 miles

nearside number plate lamp dim

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 XLC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

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

Is YP09 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 XLC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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