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YD09 XCM

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

227,500 mi
Last recorded227,500 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 227,500 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 227,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 225,783 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 118,935 miles

Front Side windows are tinted

Parking brake lever has a long travel

Pass 5 Dec 2018 101,704 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,025 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 49,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,294 miles

both front tyres have crackes on contact area but cords are not showing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,446 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres inner sidewalls damaged and cut cords not showing

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 XCM is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

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

Is YD09 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 XCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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