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YC09 ZFO

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,747 mi
Last recorded88,747 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ZFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,747 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,461 miles

engine bay covers fitted

osf jacking block missing

under vehicle trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted

osf jacking block missing

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,137 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,856 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 28,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,837 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 ZFO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

YC09 ZFO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is YC09 ZFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 ZFO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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