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YC09 BGZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,454 mi
Last recorded185,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 185,454 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 185,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 171,585 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 171,108 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 155,702 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 155,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 137,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 139,290 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 131,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,548 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 126,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 117,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge close to cords

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,386 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,968 miles

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,615 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,078 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 BGZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGZ, 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 BGZ registered?

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

Is YC09 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 BGZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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