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YC09 BAV

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,386 mi
Last recorded106,386 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 106,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 98,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,271 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 90,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 79,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,056 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,465 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,190 miles

small cut on offside front tyre side wall not to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,317 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 25,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,453 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 BAV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

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

Is YC09 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 BAV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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