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YC09 AEF

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,733 mi
Last recorded93,733 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 93,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,629 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 81,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,999 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,099 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,950 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

No exhaust smoke detected

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,241 miles

FAZ NOT DETECTED

Pass 22 May 2012 29,703 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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YC09 AEF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YC09 AEF, 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 YC09 AEF registered?

YC09 AEF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is YC09 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 AEF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC09 AEF have outstanding finance?

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