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YE09 ZXL

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,888 mi
Last recorded241,888 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 ZXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 241,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 235,921 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 224,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 211,765 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 198,471 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 179,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2017 179,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 155,412 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak diff leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 155,412 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak diff leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,094 miles

Rear differential slightly leaking oil

Fail 18 Sep 2015 127,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear differential slightly leaking oil

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2014 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,373 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,180 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 ZXL is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE09 ZXL, 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 YE09 ZXL?

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What year was YE09 ZXL registered?

YE09 ZXL is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YE09 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 ZXL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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