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YH09 ZYK

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 114,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 109,219 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,387 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 99,653 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,154 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,154 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,835 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 14 May 2012 30,782 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 ZYK is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

YH09 ZYK is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is YH09 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 ZYK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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