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YC09 TSU

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,556 mi
Last recorded159,556 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 TSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 159,556 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 147,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 139,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 131,022 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 131,022 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 122,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 122,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 116,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 106,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 98,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 93,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 88,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 142,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 82,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 78,589 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 73,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

insuficient emissions to trigger smoke meter

Pass 14 May 2013 69,613 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,135 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 TSU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

YC09 TSU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is YC09 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 TSU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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