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YK09 NBY

2009 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,043 mi
Last recorded147,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 147,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 136,211 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 136,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front track rod ends showing signs excessive heat damage (recommend replacement)

offside front track rod ends showing signs excessive heat damage (recommend replacement)

Fail 25 Jun 2024 125,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,640 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,052 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 109,051 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,899 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,563 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,585 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 56,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,512 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,203 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 38,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,118 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 NBY is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

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

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