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YC09 LGX

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

249,656 mi
Last recorded249,656 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 249,656 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 235,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 213,658 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 213,658 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 194,558 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 194,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 176,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 154,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 131,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,654 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 61,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,865 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 LGX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

YC09 LGX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is YC09 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 LGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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