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HJ09 YMF

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,757 mi
Last recorded124,757 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 YMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 124,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 118,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 117,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 110,273 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 103,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2021 91,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 86,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,406 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 57,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,027 miles

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

both front + nearside rear tyres have side wall damage

Fail 19 Jul 2013 37,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all four tyres have side wall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,185 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on side wall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

run flate/puntcure light display a fault

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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HJ09 YMF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ09 YMF, 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 HJ09 YMF registered?

HJ09 YMF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is HJ09 YMF safe to buy?

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