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YH09 ORS

2009 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,327 mi
Last recorded116,327 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ORS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,327 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 108,611 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 101,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,124 miles

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

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 13 Apr 2015 82,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,112 miles

o/s+n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,011 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,641 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 58,641 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,783 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 ORS is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

YH09 ORS is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is YH09 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 ORS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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