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YC09 BWG

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

217,340 mi
Last recorded217,340 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BWG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 217,340 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 217,340 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 201,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 181,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 168,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 157,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 147,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 139,175 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 139,175 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 128,904 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 116,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 104,282 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected by DSM

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 77,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 69,059 miles

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

wipers start to smear

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 BWG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BWG, 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.

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What year was YC09 BWG registered?

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

Is YC09 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 BWG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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