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BV09 YVS

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,447 mi
Last recorded139,447 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 YVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 139,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 130,609 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 118,519 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 118,514 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,020 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,029 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Seatbelts not tested as child seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,816 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BV09 YVS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 YVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV09 YVS registered?

BV09 YVS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is BV09 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 YVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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