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YC09 UER

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,026 mi
Last recorded113,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,026 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,612 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,388 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,578 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,179 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothside ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,748 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,718 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,936 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,689 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,760 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 UER is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UER, 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 UER registered?

YC09 UER is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is YC09 UER safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UER shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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