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YC09 BHJ

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2025 109,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,177 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,805 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,259 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,786 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,086 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,191 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 BHJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BHJ, 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 BHJ registered?

YC09 BHJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is YC09 BHJ safe to buy?

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