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YB09 YFN

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,949 mi
Last recorded145,949 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray o/s/f insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 145,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray o/s/f insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,397 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY WORN on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,402 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to min 275/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to min 275/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 115,777 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 115,777 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,401 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 110,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,055 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 YFN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

YB09 YFN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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