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YY09 MHK

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,864 mi
Last recorded104,864 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 MHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,864 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 98,640 miles

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

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

small nik on nearside front outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,107 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 73,863 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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YY09 MHK is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YY09 MHK, 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 YY09 MHK registered?

YY09 MHK is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YY09 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY09 MHK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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