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YC09 OBG

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

270,677 mi
Last recorded270,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 OBG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 270,677 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 265,529 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 247,282 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 222,623 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 204,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 190,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cut on inner wall

Fail 9 Aug 2021 190,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cut on inner wall

Pass 25 Aug 2020 173,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 152,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 130,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 122,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nips in outer wall

Offside Front tyre has nips in inner and outer walls

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,130 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 OBG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black 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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

YC09 OBG is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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