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YG09 XOY

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,170 mi
Last recorded151,170 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 151,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 141,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,677 miles

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

Passager front tyre has cuts on the outer wall that isn't excess the requirement deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 75,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,544 miles

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

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 XOY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

YG09 XOY is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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