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YP09 YRE

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,644 mi
Last recorded154,644 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 154,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 146,645 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 146,621 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 136,701 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 136,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 119,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,245 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,099 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,312 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 84,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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 YRE 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 82.4%.

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 YRE, 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 YP09 YRE registered?

YP09 YRE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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