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YH09 BKF

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 BKF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 97,330 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 95,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also splitting inner tyre wall ,no cords(recommend replacing soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,602 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,894 miles

Offside Rear brake wear wire insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear wire insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,124 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,412 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured faded colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

dashboard indicates temperature of -40 degrees Celsius

Fail 27 Sep 2017 63,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively can not be tested (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured faded colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

dashboard indicates temperature of -40 degrees Celsius

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,994 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,998 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 BKF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH09 BKF, 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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YH09 BKF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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