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YK09 MVN

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,135 mi
Last recorded143,135 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 143,135 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 133,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 129,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 129,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 121,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 121,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,830 miles

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,842 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front tyres worn on inside edge.

Rear tyres close to legal limit and nearside is worn on inside edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,573 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 63,573 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,353 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,672 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,681 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 29,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MVN is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVN, 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 YK09 MVN registered?

YK09 MVN is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is YK09 MVN safe to buy?

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