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YC09 UEE

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UEE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 132,059 miles

Offside Rear park brake efficiency lowoff side rear in comparison to near side rear. but still pass

Pass 30 Oct 2024 126,303 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 126,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,852 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 26 lights,3 not working plus 3 dim (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,145 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 115,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing steel bands and tread seperated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,402 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,955 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 61,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,497 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,577 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 UEE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 UEE, 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 UEE registered?

YC09 UEE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YC09 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UEE 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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