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YC09 AVK

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,400 mi
Last recorded84,400 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 84,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,353 miles

undertrays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,875 miles

Front Exhaust noisy baffles loose inside silencer front (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,255 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 77,255 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,955 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 70,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,105 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 62,105 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 RSC worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 RSC worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 56,234 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,935 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (RSC) (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,811 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,370 miles

near side rear tyre nail and worn on the inner edge

off side rear quarter damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2014 37,096 miles

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

near side rear tyre nail and worn on the inner edge

off side rear quarter damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre has wear on inner edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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YC09 AVK is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

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

Is YC09 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 AVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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