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YB09 XLH

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,679 mi
Last recorded187,679 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XLH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2022 187,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 178,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 168,220 miles

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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 160,202 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 140,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,992 miles

covers underneath obscuring many parts

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,414 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 52,557 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,504 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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YB09 XLH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

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

Is YB09 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 XLH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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