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YK09 NLD

2009 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

365,842 mi
Last recorded365,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 365,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 206,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 187,875 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 175,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 168,906 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 154,392 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 140,952 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 140,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,607 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,603 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,159 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,411 miles

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

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 NLD is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLD, 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 NLD registered?

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

Is YK09 NLD safe to buy?

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