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YC09 BYV

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,073 mi
Last recorded133,073 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 133,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 133,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 124,958 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 124,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,431 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 107,835 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 102,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 102,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,255 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 94,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 94,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,543 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,683 miles

plastic covers not allowing full inspection of some components under car

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,076 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 57,270 miles

zero emissions detected

Fail 12 May 2015 57,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

zero emissions detected

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,959 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,764 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 BYV is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

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

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