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YK09 NBG

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,431 mi
Last recorded110,431 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 110,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,239 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,466 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,270 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 89,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,689 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,296 miles

front discs rusty on inner face

Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,502 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,679 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 NBG is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

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

Is YK09 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 NBG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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