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YC09 CBF

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,599 mi
Last recorded34,599 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 34,599 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2025 32,819 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2025 32,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 31,046 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2024 31,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2023 29,304 miles

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

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2022 27,764 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 39,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 36,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 32,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slight corrosion on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2017 31,219 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 25,841 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 20,233 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2014 16,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 CBF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CBF, 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

How do I check the history of YC09 CBF?

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What year was YC09 CBF registered?

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

Is YC09 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 CBF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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