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YH09 ZZT

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

198,943 mi
Last recorded198,943 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ZZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 198,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides " D " Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 191,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 182,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 176,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 168,379 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 156,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 147,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 133,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,612 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 123,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating foot brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 100,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 72,930 miles

Brake fluid low, Due to worn brake pads

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 42,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 13,446 miles

Advise brake servo has cover over it.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZZT is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH09 ZZT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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