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YH09 AOK

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,977 mi
Last recorded171,977 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AOK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 171,977 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 162,707 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 162,707 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 149,713 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,550 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,991 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 96,023 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edge

Very light misting N/S/F shock absorber

Fail 25 May 2019 95,925 miles

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

Both front tyres worn outer edge

Very light misting N/S/F shock absorber

Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2014 52,554 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,002 miles

engine cover fitted

front inner brake pads close to warning wires

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YH09 AOK is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YH09 AOK, 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 YH09 AOK registered?

YH09 AOK is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 AOK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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