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YC09 BOV

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,566 mi
Last recorded135,566 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BOV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,566 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 130,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,092 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,407 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,703 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,637 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 57,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,706 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 18,473 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 16,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2012 11,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 BOV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

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

Is YC09 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 BOV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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