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MK09 YRU

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,058 mi
Last recorded199,058 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 YRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 199,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 188,718 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 182,344 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 177,083 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 177,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 172,596 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 167,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 148,282 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,225 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,581 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 104,581 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre is worn badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MK09 YRU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK09 YRU, 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 MK09 YRU registered?

MK09 YRU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is MK09 YRU safe to buy?

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