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YD09 WKC

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,329 mi
Last recorded138,329 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 138,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 129,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (soon on cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 122,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (soon on cords) (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light on

Pass 14 Dec 2022 115,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,634 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Small chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Small chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm bush has very slight play

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm bush has very slight play

Small chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,335 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged, pointing downwards.

small chip in windscreen, not in drivers view

Fail 8 Dec 2018 88,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged, pointing downwards.

small chip in windscreen, not in drivers view

Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,593 miles

Chip on screen

Pass 2 May 2017 75,938 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 65,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 53,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 43,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see front brake pad inner thickness

Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,780 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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YD09 WKC is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 YD09 WKC, 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 YD09 WKC registered?

YD09 WKC is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is YD09 WKC safe to buy?

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