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YH09 AUR

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

292,900 mi
Last recorded292,900 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 292,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has play

Pass 5 Feb 2025 175,961 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 168,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 160,425 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 155,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 152,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2020 150,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 136,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,814 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,056 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 99,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 81,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,049 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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YH09 AUR is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AUR, 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 YH09 AUR registered?

YH09 AUR is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 AUR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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