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YE09 KHG

2009 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 KHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 85,345 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 85,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 83,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,468 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 73,458 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 62,215 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 56,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 56,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 51,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,111 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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YE09 KHG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YE09 KHG, 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.

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What year was YE09 KHG registered?

YE09 KHG is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is YE09 KHG safe to buy?

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