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KN09 YJE

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 YJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 107,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing unevenly

Rear o/s and n/s tyres wearing unevenly in bands on inner edges

emissions not registering on DSM.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not registering on DSM.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 46,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,977 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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KN09 YJE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KN09 YJE, 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 KN09 YJE registered?

KN09 YJE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2009.

Is KN09 YJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 YJE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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