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YR09 PYT

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,311 mi
Last recorded193,311 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 193,311 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

No access to rear seats/belts

Fail 19 Dec 2024 193,244 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

No access to rear seats/belts

Pass 13 Dec 2023 173,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 173,032 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 152,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both jacking points missing on offside

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2021 128,126 miles

plastic cover fitted to under side

Fail 22 Dec 2021 127,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic cover fitted to under side

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,229 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray

Pass 19 Dec 2019 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 80,140 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 22 Dec 2017 80,107 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,924 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 67,917 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,567 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2014 51,074 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 39,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,513 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 26,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre indicator on

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 PYT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

YR09 PYT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is YR09 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 PYT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR09 PYT have outstanding finance?

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