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GU09 YZW

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,458 mi
Last recorded155,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 155,458 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 155,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2025 152,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear arm bushes deteriorated

both front wheels have been welded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 148,673 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 148,530 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 143,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 137,212 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 136,905 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 130,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,424 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,900 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,279 miles

offside front and nearside front and offside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,311 miles

brake pads about 75% worn

signs of slight damage to wheel rims and tyre sidewalls

Fail 7 Apr 2014 65,311 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

brake pads about 75% worn

signs of slight damage to wheel rims and tyre sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,352 miles

both rear tyres marginal tread wear. windscreen marginal damage. offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,184 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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GU09 YZW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GU09 YZW, 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 GU09 YZW registered?

GU09 YZW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GU09 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 YZW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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