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2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,813 mi
Last recorded122,813 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 122,813 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2026 122,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,142 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 106,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,522 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 101,518 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,001 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,264 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,852 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,561 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 73,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,364 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 65,364 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,365 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,954 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 NHL is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NHL, 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 NHL registered?

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

Is YK09 NHL safe to buy?

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