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RK09 YSZ

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,431 mi
Last recorded118,431 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 118,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,071 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 112,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 run flat on 4mm tread depth and unevenly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,097 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 92,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,365 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to record a reading

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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RK09 YSZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK09 YSZ, 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 RK09 YSZ registered?

RK09 YSZ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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