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YK09 NZH

2009 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,396 mi
Last recorded109,396 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 109,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 102,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 98,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 94,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged operate as should, release button works fine but button is sticking upwards (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 90,203 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged operate as should, release button works fine but button is sticking upwards (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,443 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 79,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 74,920 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 74,784 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 70,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 66,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,859 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 49,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,172 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 NZH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

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

Is YK09 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 NZH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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