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YG09 XYT

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,849 mi
Last recorded137,849 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 137,849 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,652 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 132,563 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 121,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2021 107,471 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 107,471 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 103,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 96,608 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 88,126 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 78,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 58,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 48,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 27,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XYT is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

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

Is YG09 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 XYT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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