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YC09 CMY

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,399 mi
Last recorded125,399 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 125,399 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 125,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 107,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,682 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,560 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 87,560 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,894 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 59,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 43,106 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 43,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner raised edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,166 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,560 miles

n/s/r tyre cut no cords

o/s/f tyre cut no cords & cracking

o/s/r & middle seatbelt not tested child seat

wipers smearing

Fail 10 May 2012 19,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cut no cords

o/s/f tyre cut no cords & cracking

o/s/r & middle seatbelt not tested child seat

wipers smearing

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 CMY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

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

Is YC09 CMY safe to buy?

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