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YR09 EZX

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,238 mi
Last recorded133,238 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 EZX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 133,238 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 133,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 127,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 118,380 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 110,970 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,641 miles

Central brake light inop

Fail 20 Jul 2020 104,641 miles

Central brake light inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,426 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,136 miles

Front both tyres slightly deteriorated between treads

Pass 14 Mar 2015 82,463 miles

Both front tyre tread deteriorated 225/50/17 W 94 RFT

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,751 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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YR09 EZX 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 87.5%.

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 YR09 EZX, 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 YR09 EZX registered?

YR09 EZX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is YR09 EZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 EZX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR09 EZX have outstanding finance?

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