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YK09 GYT

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

211,240 mi
Last recorded211,240 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 GYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 211,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 202,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 194,985 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 188,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 183,113 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 173,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 160,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 150,010 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,276 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 136,096 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 127,522 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,896 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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YK09 GYT is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK09 GYT, 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 YK09 GYT registered?

YK09 GYT is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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