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YH09 ZYT

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,335 mi
Last recorded167,335 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ZYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 167,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pan front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pan front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 167,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pan front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pan front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 154,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 137,573 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 137,569 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 128,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 112,673 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 103,340 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2020 96,066 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 77,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,447 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,369 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 40,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,894 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 18,175 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 ZYT is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 ZYT, 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.

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What year was YH09 ZYT registered?

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

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