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YD09 WVO

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,431 mi
Last recorded237,431 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 237,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 230,556 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 230,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 221,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 207,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 194,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 181,164 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 181,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 173,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 168,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensors. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensors. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 168,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tyre wall (245/40R18 93Y Goodyear Eagle) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensors. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensors. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 163,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 158,952 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 154,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 150,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 123,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,933 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 66,515 miles

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

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 WVO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 WVO, 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 YD09 WVO?

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What year was YD09 WVO registered?

YD09 WVO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is YD09 WVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 WVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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