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YC09 BXW

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,479 mi
Last recorded176,479 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 176,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 171,364 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 164,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 158,295 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 151,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 147,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,023 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 121,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 116,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 108,895 miles

Advise o/s/front tyre wearing down on inside edge.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,895 miles

Advise o/s/front tyre wearing down on inside edge.

Pass 24 May 2014 96,667 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 70,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 55,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BXW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

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

Is YC09 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 BXW 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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