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SD09 YGJ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,149 mi
Last recorded129,149 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 129,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 129,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 127,432 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2x fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Fail 6 Jun 2025 127,430 miles

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

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2x fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 122,126 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 122,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 107,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 102,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Protective undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,803 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions to low to be detected at tail pipe

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Mar 2018 85,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working halo side light bulbs (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions to low to be detected at tail pipe

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2017 78,580 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 78,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,136 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,343 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,556 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 YGJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YGJ, 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 SD09 YGJ registered?

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

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