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YB09 YEV

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,931 mi
Last recorded132,931 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 YEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,931 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 132,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 126,405 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 126,157 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,633 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 109,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,286 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 92,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,453 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,401 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,541 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,544 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 YEV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

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

Is YB09 YEV safe to buy?

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