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YK09 MYA

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,055 mi
Last recorded133,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 133,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,445 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,937 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,526 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,518 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 113,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,159 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 101,609 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,791 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side light very dim

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 67,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,695 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil low

Fail 19 May 2014 44,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 44,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 35,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 7 May 2013 35,692 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 May 2012 25,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bad cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2012 25,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bad cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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 MYA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

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

Is YK09 MYA safe to buy?

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