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YD09 WYA

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,558 mi
Last recorded143,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 143,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 142,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 131,874 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,697 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 108,436 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 108,436 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,542 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 99,533 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,061 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 68,026 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 3mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,348 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 14,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,953 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 WYA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

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

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