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YS09 ENJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,144 mi
Last recorded147,144 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 ENJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 140,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 129,262 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 129,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 112,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YS09 ENJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS09 ENJ, 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 YS09 ENJ registered?

YS09 ENJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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