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YG09 OAW

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 138,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 131,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 125,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,401 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 105,586 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 97,188 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 88,772 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 87,987 miles

undertrays and cover sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 77,384 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,788 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,344 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,312 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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YG09 OAW is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

YG09 OAW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is YG09 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 OAW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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