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YC09 BNO

2009 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,246 mi
Last recorded156,246 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 156,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 152,063 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 152,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 148,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 143,099 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,554 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 129,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,382 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 BNO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BNO, 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 BNO registered?

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

Is YC09 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 BNO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC09 BNO have outstanding finance?

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