CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF09 URW

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,875 mi
Last recorded84,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 URW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated center ball joint arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 80,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated center ball joint arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,166 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper central break light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light in boot not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand track control arm bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand track control arm bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect previous weld cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper central break light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light in boot not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 55,092 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,081 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 46,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,101 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,554 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 25,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,354 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 18 Dec 2012 21,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF09 URW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YF09 URW, 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 YF09 URW?

You can check the full history of YF09 URW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF09 URW registered?

YF09 URW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is YF09 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 URW shows 21 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.

Does YF09 URW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF09 URW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.