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YR05 LAV

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

291,171 mi
Last recorded291,171 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 LAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 291,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 283,687 miles

small blow on exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2024 283,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

small blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Aug 2023 273,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 257,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 257,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 244,440 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 244,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 229,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 229,699 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 218,150 miles

Nearside undertray fitted

Offside undertray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 218,150 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked and chipped across window screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside undertray fitted

Offside undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 206,549 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 206,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 190,995 miles

Exhaust flex starting to deterioat

Pass 16 Aug 2016 169,954 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 169,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,527 miles

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

nail in edge of n/s front tyre ,

Fail 14 Aug 2013 106,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nail in edge of n/s front tyre ,

o/s rear brake hose staind with fluid but no obvious leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,670 miles

both outer sill covers damaged - n/s worse and front edge of rear wheel arch liner partially insecure

child seats fitted to both n/s and o/s rear seats

engine cover and full underbody trays fitted

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm (min 1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)

wiper blades smear screen slightly

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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YR05 LAV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR05 LAV, 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 YR05 LAV registered?

YR05 LAV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is YR05 LAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 LAV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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