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YH09 LHM

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 LHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,852 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 67,832 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 58,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 54,872 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 54,871 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 51,025 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 20 Feb 2018 47,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,032 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,245 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 26,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,191 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 LHM is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

YH09 LHM is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is YH09 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 LHM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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