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YC09 CDY

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

206,700 mi
Last recorded206,700 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 CDY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 206,700 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT DIFF LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 175,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 171,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 168,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 165,762 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 165,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 160,203 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 155,732 miles

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

o s front bumper damage

Pass 8 Jun 2017 145,518 miles

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

Rear child locks on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 131,211 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 119,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 109,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 102,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 94,671 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 CDY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 CDY, 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 CDY registered?

YC09 CDY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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