CarVerify

Free Car Check

MA09 CYO

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,863 mi
Last recorded173,863 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 CYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 173,863 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 173,863 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 166,873 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 166,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 161,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 148,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 133,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,014 miles

child seat

Fail 2 Apr 2016 60,014 miles

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

child seat

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,297 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MA09 CYO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA09 CYO, 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

How do I check the history of MA09 CYO?

You can check the full history of MA09 CYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MA09 CYO registered?

MA09 CYO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MA09 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA09 CYO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA09 CYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MA09 CYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.