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YG09 XXU

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,133 mi
Last recorded155,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 155,133 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 155,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 148,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 143,646 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 143,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,293 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,183 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,402 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall+inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall+inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,632 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 21 May 2015 75,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 56,199 miles
Fail 21 May 2014

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

Pass 20 May 2013 50,766 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer tread

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Fail 20 May 2013 50,766 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer tread

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer tread

Pass 21 May 2012 32,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XXU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXU, 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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YG09 XXU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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