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D3 YAP

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,953 mi
Last recorded133,953 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 YAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 133,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 129,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 118,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,310 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,310 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s/f h.i.d xenon converted light (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s/f h.i.d xenon converted light (4.1.4 (c))

Position lamp not working n/s/f ring inop (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 4 Aug 2014 50,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D3 YAP is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D3 YAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D3 YAP registered?

D3 YAP is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is D3 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 YAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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