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YS09 KFD

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

358,374 mi
Last recorded358,374 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 358,374 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 217,060 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 217,058 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 209,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 197,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 184,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 177,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 177,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 165,828 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 150,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,450 miles

oil leak/oil around rear diff area

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 143,405 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level to high

oil leak/oil around rear diff area

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,503 miles

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

both front tyre outer edge worn/stepped

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 133,503 miles

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

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

both front tyre outer edge worn/stepped

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,097 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 115,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2014 97,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,276 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,670 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,658 miles

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)

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 KFD 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 66.7%.

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 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 YS09 KFD, 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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YS09 KFD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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