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YC09 BYU

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,209 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,219 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2024 91,219 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,282 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 87,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/s/f rear lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,149 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,709 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2021 78,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,361 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 70,544 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 53,654 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,833 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,812 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,048 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 BYU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC09 BYU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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