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YK09 OFO

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,517 mi
Last recorded129,517 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 129,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,552 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,993 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 85,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,663 miles

both rear brake hose flexys perished.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,058 miles

Nail In O\S\R Tyre Tread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 47,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail In O\S\R Tyre Tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,433 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,921 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 21 Mar 2013 24,219 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 18,035 miles

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

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

Offside 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 OFO is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

YK09 OFO is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is YK09 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 OFO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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