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YC09 UDW

2009 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,752 mi
Last recorded117,752 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UDW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 117,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 4 Aug 2025 117,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,477 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 112,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 99,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,838 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2020 95,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,284 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside steering

Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside steering

Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,114 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 62,114 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,103 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 45,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,001 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 UDW is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

YC09 UDW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is YC09 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UDW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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