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YB09 YBG

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,001 mi
Last recorded220,001 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 220,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 220,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2024 203,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Handbrake not locking

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 203,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Handbrake not locking

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 189,820 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 177,638 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 177,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 157,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 138,902 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 138,901 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,872 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted to vehicle unable to check items fully

Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,165 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,340 miles

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

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread

o/s/f tyre out of shape and worn on inner tread + has a screw in centre tread

rear brake pads are on the legal limit

rear discs lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YBG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB09 YBG, 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 YB09 YBG registered?

YB09 YBG is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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