MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush bonding lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working pre September 2009
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner arch splash guard missing
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush bonding lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush bonding lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working pre September 2009
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner arch splash guard missing
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush bonding lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn joint starting to lock up (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush bonding starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush bonding starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer c/v gaiter leaking grease
outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer c/v gaiter leaking grease
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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KV09 YHJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 KV09 YHJ, 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 KV09 YHJ registered?
KV09 YHJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2009.
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