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YC09 AEO

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,138 mi
Last recorded137,138 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AEO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,138 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 124,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,631 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,564 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 105,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,884 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody panels fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,323 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,248 miles

both front wipers slightly streeky

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,504 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 AEO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEO, 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 AEO registered?

YC09 AEO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is YC09 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 AEO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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