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KV09 YHJ

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,511 mi
Last recorded168,511 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 YHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 168,511 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 168,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 159,070 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 159,070 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 149,852 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 142,662 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 142,661 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 127,251 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 127,251 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 99,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 69,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 59,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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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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