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SD09 YGF

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,341 mi
Last recorded85,341 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 YGF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,341 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess chafing on driveshaft (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess chafing on driveshaft (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 75,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,159 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 65,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,524 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,417 miles

wipers not parking correctly. close to fail

Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

wipers not parking correctly. close to fail

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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SD09 YGF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD09 YGF, 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 SD09 YGF registered?

SD09 YGF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SD09 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 YGF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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