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YC09 BSO

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,984 mi
Last recorded110,984 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 110,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,795 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 80,795 miles

Emissions not tested car began to over heat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,464 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,860 miles

Brake master cylinder components obscured by covers.

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,677 miles

Brake master cylinder components obscured.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,807 miles

both front tyres worn on edges(245/40/18)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,877 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,827 miles

Brake master cylinder components obscured.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,222 miles

Brake reservoir obscured.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,781 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,781 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly mis-shapen.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,327 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges(245/40/18)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,814 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 14,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BSO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BSO, 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 BSO registered?

YC09 BSO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YC09 BSO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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