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YC09 AVG

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AVG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 115,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater insecure Both sides. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 86,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 82,554 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 62,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,323 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 54,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,313 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,818 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s dip headlamp slightly duller than o/s

Pass 9 May 2013 29,463 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 29,463 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 22,969 miles

front wipers smearing screan slightly

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 AVG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

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

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