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YF09 UEM

2009 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,169 mi
Last recorded127,169 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UEM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,169 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 112,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,748 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 101,178 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2021 93,495 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,815 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,958 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 79,958 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,015 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 1 Nov 2018 78,013 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,359 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 59,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one missing out of each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 59,341 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,818 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,246 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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YF09 UEM is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

YF09 UEM is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is YF09 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 UEM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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