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YB09 YCE

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,204 mi
Last recorded126,204 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 YCE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 126,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 96,346 miles

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES HITTING ARCH TOP (

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 83,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,651 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre nailed

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 62,452 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre nailed

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 46,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,484 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 YCE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

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

Is YB09 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 YCE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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