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YD09 XUX

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XUX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 95,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 89,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s thin inner cracking and damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 83,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s thin inner cracking and damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 79,613 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 75,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2021 75,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 72,181 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 64,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,438 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE SIGNS OF WEAR RECOMMEND ATTENTION

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,759 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,025 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 XUX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

YD09 XUX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is YD09 XUX safe to buy?

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