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YR09 PYH

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,808 mi
Last recorded150,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 PYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 150,808 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 150,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 137,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 137,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 128,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,404 miles

Offside Front spare tyre fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2021 118,402 miles

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

Offside Front spare tyre fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2020 110,268 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 110,268 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,275 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 100,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,798 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,785 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 69,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 60,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,124 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,274 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 PYH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

YR09 PYH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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