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YK09 NMJ

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,457 mi
Last recorded226,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 226,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 191,310 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 151,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidwall has slight damage

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 150,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidwall has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 106,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres offside frontworn edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,741 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges (245/35 19Y)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,350 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge of tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,022 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,022 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

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 NMJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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