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YK09 NKA

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,706 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,163 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tread worn

Rear Inner tread worn,both

Fail 22 Nov 2022 104,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tread worn

Rear Inner tread worn,both

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,937 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 78,089 miles

Rear tyres worn near to wearbars

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,200 miles

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

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

cracks in front tyres and worn on outer tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,641 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,590 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 NKA is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA registered?

YK09 NKA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is YK09 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 NKA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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