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YF09 KAX

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,103 mi
Last recorded204,103 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 KAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 204,103 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 190,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 172,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 158,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 150,395 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 150,395 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 142,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 142,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,964 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2018 130,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,174 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,992 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,710 miles

Nearside Rear Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,985 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,125 miles

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

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

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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YF09 KAX is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YF09 KAX, 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 YF09 KAX registered?

YF09 KAX is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YF09 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 KAX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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