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YD09 YBT

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,062 mi
Last recorded137,062 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 YBT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 137,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 128,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 106,232 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,484 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 103,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,498 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of testable items

under trays fitted preventing inspection of testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,778 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,026 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 YBT is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

YD09 YBT is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is YD09 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 YBT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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