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YH09 ZWW

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,620 mi
Last recorded163,620 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 163,620 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes. (front of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 158,790 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 158,784 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 154,000 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 153,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 148,115 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 143,470 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 143,463 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

dpf/emissions warning lamp on.(this is not mil lamp)

Pass 21 Jun 2021 141,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 139,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 136,413 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 136,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 134,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear cv joint slightly leaking grease

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 124,519 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr jacking block missing

osr tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 23 May 2014 110,733 miles

Baby seat fitted n/s/r, unable to carry out full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 8 May 2013 101,834 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)

front wiperblades begining to smear

Pass 11 May 2012 78,923 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 ZWW 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 78.9%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

YH09 ZWW is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is YH09 ZWW safe to buy?

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