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YH09 KKB

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,569 mi
Last recorded117,569 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 KKB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 117,569 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 113,231 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2023 111,366 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 105,421 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 75,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,141 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,971 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear and front tyres cracking.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,269 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,269 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,740 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,740 miles

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

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

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 KKB is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YH09 KKB, 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 KKB registered?

YH09 KKB is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is YH09 KKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 KKB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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