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YC09 CTX

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 CTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 55,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 45,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 38,281 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,566 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,536 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres starting to perish.

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,148 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,728 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 CTX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

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

Is YC09 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 CTX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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