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YD09 WVE

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 99,220 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 96,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 94,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,524 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 89,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,882 miles

Offside Rear cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,646 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 86,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,477 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,277 miles

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,319 miles

Oil leak(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,065 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,746 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 WVE is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD09 WVE, 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.

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What year was YD09 WVE registered?

YD09 WVE is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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