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RU06 YYA

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,838 mi
Last recorded162,838 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU06 YYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 162,838 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front bonnet strut slight weak

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Rear Pan arm bush slight movement (both)

Vin number faded but they (Same vin number on chassis available)

Fail 12 Mar 2026 162,836 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner arm both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front bonnet strut slight weak

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Rear Pan arm bush slight movement

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 160,514 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 157,886 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 157,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working ring (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre low pressure light on dashboards

Pass 16 Mar 2023 155,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 152,487 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2021 149,534 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 147,476 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 145,085 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 145,082 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 143,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 137,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,603 miles

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

front tyres devoid of tread on edges

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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RU06 YYA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 RU06 YYA, 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

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What year was RU06 YYA registered?

RU06 YYA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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