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YG09 EXN

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,236 mi
Last recorded147,236 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 EXN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 147,236 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 142,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 142,033 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 142,033 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 139,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 131,163 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt not tested child seat

Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,836 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,836 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,692 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,811 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,502 miles

oil on min

Fail 22 Feb 2014 58,476 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

oil on min

os wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,896 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 33,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YG09 EXN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YG09 EXN, 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 YG09 EXN?

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What year was YG09 EXN registered?

YG09 EXN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is YG09 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 EXN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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