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YK09 MMO

2009 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,108 mi
Last recorded130,108 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 130,108 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,791 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 120,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 115,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,921 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2016 79,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,569 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 8 Aug 2015 71,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,908 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 55,949 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,120 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TOO WEAR.

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 MMO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK09 MMO, 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 MMO registered?

YK09 MMO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YK09 MMO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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