BMW 520 YC09BBV has 19 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 520 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 261,974 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 19th August 2025 at 08:51.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Friday 21st August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

YC09BBV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST AUGUST 2026261,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Reverse Lamps Not Working
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect All (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202421ST AUGUST 2025251,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Almost On Limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect All (5.3.2 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both 245/40zr18 97yxl Rft (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202321ST AUGUST 2024239,424 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202221ST AUGUST 2023220,499 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202121ST AUGUST 2022203,203 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202021ST AUGUST 2021194,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Smooth On Edges Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Close To Excessive (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH AUGUST 2020194,785 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low And Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low And Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Smooth On Edges Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Close To Excessive (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Road Wheel Fractured Inner Lip (5.2.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment No Reserve (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201921ST AUGUST 2020178,639 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Small Crack On Wheel
FAILED22ND AUGUST 2019178,639 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Small Crack On Wheel
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20185TH AUGUST 2019159,834 MI
PASSED19TH JULY 20175TH AUGUST 2018146,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Outer Body Sills Not Checked Due To Plastic Covers .
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted .
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted .
FAILED19TH JULY 2017146,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Outer Body Sills Not Checked Due To Plastic Covers .
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted .
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted .
  4. PRS - Nearside Front Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20165TH AUGUST 2017128,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted .
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Outer Body Sills Not Checked Due To Plastic Covers .
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted .
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Nails In It,s Tread .
FAILED1ST AUGUST 2016128,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted .
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Outer Body Sills Not Checked Due To Plastic Covers .
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted .
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Nails In It,s Tread .
PASSED24TH JULY 20155TH AUGUST 2016109,946 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted .
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Outer Bodysills Not Checked Due To Plastic Covers .
PASSED24TH JULY 20145TH AUGUST 201590,304 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside And Offside Outer Bodysills Not Checked Due To Plastic Covers .
FAILED24TH JULY 201490,304 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  8. USER ENTERED - Nearside And Offside Outer Bodysills Not Checked Due To Plastic Covers .
PASSED22ND JULY 20135TH AUGUST 201471,890 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside And Offside Outer Bodysills Not Checked Due To Plastic Covers .
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20125TH AUGUST 201350,381 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YC09BBV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

YC09BBV MOT Comments

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YC09BBV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 261,974 miles | Average yearly mileage: 16,373 miles

YC09BBV FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration YC09BBV was manufactured on Tuesday 19th May 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 261,974 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 16,373 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YC09BBV has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 52 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does YC09BBV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 YC09BBV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YC09BBV Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 YC09BBV does have Tax. Read more

When does YC09BBV Tax expire?

The current Tax for YC09BBV will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YC09BBV MOT expire?

The current MOT for YC09BBV will expire in 3 months on Friday 21st August 2026. Read more

When did YC09BBV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YC09BBV was on Tuesday 19th August 2025 at 08:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YC09BBV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YC09BBV we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YC09BBV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YC09BBV we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YC09BBV?

YC09BBV is registered as a 2009 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has YC09BBV done?

The odometer reading for YC09BBV at the last MOT in August 2025 was 261,974 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 16,373 miles per year. Read more

How old is YC09BBV?

The vehicle YC09BBV was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 19th May 2009. Read more

What colour is YC09BBV?

The official colour of YC09BBV is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YC09BBV have?

YC09BBV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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