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YC09 CAE

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

167,874 mi
Last recorded167,874 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 CAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 167,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 158,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 145,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 123,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 112,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 100,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,756 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,969 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,150 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 63,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,957 miles

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

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

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged

off side rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2012 38,746 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,975 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 CAE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

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

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