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YD09 XFO

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,831 mi
Last recorded124,831 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 124,831 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 115,597 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff damp

Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,278 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 103,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 92,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 92,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,326 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 83,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,844 miles

dpf warning is on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,557 miles

front nearside sidelight is dim

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,016 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,438 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 XFO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

YD09 XFO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is YD09 XFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 XFO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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