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YG09 ODJ

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,786 mi
Last recorded127,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 ODJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 127,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 119,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 112,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,667 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 100,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,310 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,993 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

nsf/nsr&o/sr rim repairs evident inner.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,168 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured in two places/ inner lip/rim (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,168 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 45,551 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,481 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 ODJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ODJ, 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.

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What year was YG09 ODJ registered?

YG09 ODJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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