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YG09 HVA

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,477 mi
Last recorded152,477 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 HVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 152,477 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2025 142,963 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,866 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 5 Mar 2024 123,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,845 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,709 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 23,118 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,690 miles

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

nearside front washer jet not providing fluid to screen

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,434 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HVA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol 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 YG09 HVA, 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 YG09 HVA registered?

YG09 HVA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is YG09 HVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 HVA 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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