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YD09 XVB

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,373 mi
Last recorded179,373 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 179,373 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 178,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 164,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 164,610 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 149,572 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 149,572 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edge (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight bind from brake

Fail 11 Mar 2021 106,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight bind from brake

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,038 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 77,922 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,725 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,129 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 XVB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB?

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What year was YD09 XVB registered?

YD09 XVB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is YD09 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 XVB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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