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YF09 UTZ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,620 mi
Last recorded142,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UTZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 142,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 130,994 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 122,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 108,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 94,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,699 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,852 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 72,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,300 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,610 miles

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

front tyres wearing low inner edges.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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 UTZ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF09 UTZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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