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YC09 ATV

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ATV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 124,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 112,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 112,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,736 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,714 miles

see documents attached

Fail 9 Jun 2017 96,714 miles

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

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Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,254 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 81,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,942 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,695 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 ATV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC09 ATV, 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 YC09 ATV registered?

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

Is YC09 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 ATV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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