CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC09 UOF

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,939 mi
Last recorded56,939 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 UOF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 26,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,673 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,783 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 17,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 12,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,371 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC09 UOF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UOF, 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

How do I check the history of YC09 UOF?

You can check the full history of YC09 UOF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC09 UOF registered?

YC09 UOF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is YC09 UOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 UOF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC09 UOF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC09 UOF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.