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YB09 XFS

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,259 mi
Last recorded96,259 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XFS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,902 miles

rear wiper damaged

Pass 22 May 2024 87,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 84,887 miles

Under tray cover fitted obstructing under side components inspection.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,273 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 79,269 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 51,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,086 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 41,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 36,647 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,439 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,258 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has been run flat and damaged inner edge of rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,631 miles

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

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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YB09 XFS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,997cc 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 YB09 XFS, 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 YB09 XFS registered?

YB09 XFS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is YB09 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 XFS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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