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SD09 YMJ

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

209,371 mi
Last recorded209,371 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 YMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 209,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 209,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 198,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 189,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 174,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 159,355 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 146,950 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 137,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows sidewall damage

both rear tyres show slight sidewall damage

both side front lower arms (rear) show slight movement in bushes

front wipers slightly smeary

steering rack shows fluid/oil contamination

undertrays fitted

various front suspension components show copper grease contamination

Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres going out off shape

Fail 25 Apr 2015 87,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres going out off shape

Pass 6 May 2014 69,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,138 miles

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 YMJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SD09 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

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

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