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GF09 YSH

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

231,599 mi
Last recorded231,599 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 YSH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 231,599 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

warning light on drivers seat adjuster has limited movement

Pass 7 Mar 2024 223,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 209,581 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 209,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 198,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 185,649 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 185,609 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 165,262 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 165,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,473 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 134,132 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 107,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,007 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GF09 YSH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF09 YSH, 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 GF09 YSH registered?

GF09 YSH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is GF09 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 YSH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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