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YR09 NJJ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

195,774 mi
Last recorded195,774 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 NJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 195,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 187,069 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 187,068 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 177,703 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2023 177,449 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 166,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 163,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 154,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 147,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,543 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 122,685 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm, slightly on inner edge & has damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No emission printout, too clean.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 122,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm, slightly on inner edge & has damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No emission printout, too clean.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,483 miles

emissions test passed but reading too low to generate printout

Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,440 miles

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

emissions test passed but reading too low to generate printout

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 97,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,270 miles

front number plate laminate is lifting

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 NJJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NJJ, 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 YR09 NJJ registered?

YR09 NJJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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