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YR09 NHG

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,359 mi
Last recorded169,359 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 NHG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 169,359 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 147,978 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 147,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 144,904 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 144,904 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 144,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 135,643 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,817 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 90,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 90,910 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 NHG is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR09 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

YR09 NHG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is YR09 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 NHG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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