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YE09 VOF

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,978 mi
Last recorded168,978 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 VOF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 168,978 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 166,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 166,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 162,584 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (255/35zr19 96y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 158,217 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 158,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 154,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 154,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 146,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 138,430 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,426 miles

headlamp brightness deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 116,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 98,488 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 78,854 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VOF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VOF, 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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YE09 VOF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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